DDA flats at 25% discount: Delhi announces 2,500 homes starting at Rs 15 lakh. Check registration date, site, price

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced a housing scheme offering 2,516 low-income group (LIG) flats in Narela at a 25% discount, bringing starting prices to around Rs 15 lakh. Under the DDA Awaas Nivesh Yojana 2026, applicants can download the scheme brochure from October 13, register from October 14 and start booking flats on October 20.

The scheme aims to make homes more affordable while encouraging buyers and investors to consider Narela, which the authority plans to develop as a liveable sub-city.

DDA housing scheme: Registration and booking dates

The DDA will make the scheme brochure available for download on its website from October 13. Registration will open at noon on October 14, while flat bookings will begin at noon on October 20. Applicants can complete the process through the authority's Awaas Portal at https://eservices.dda.org.in. The brochure will contain details of the flats, including their plinth area, prices, sectors and pockets in Narela. It will also outline the scheme's terms and conditions.

How much do applicants need to pay?

Applicants must pay Rs 1 lakh as the booking amount for each flat. The authority will also charge a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of Rs 2,500. “Applicants will have to pay a booking amount of Rs 1 lakh per flat. A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of Rs 2,500 will also be charged for onboarding on the portal. Those who have already registered on the portal will not need to register again,” stated the authority in a circular. Those who have already registered on the Awaas Portal will not need to complete the registration process again.

Why has DDA launched the Narela housing scheme?

The Awaas Nivesh Yojana 2026 seeks to address housing demand among lower-income buyers by offering flats at reduced prices. The 25% discount is intended to lower the upfront cost of purchasing a home. DDA also sees the scheme as an opportunity for buyers and investors to purchase properties in Narela. The authority aims to develop the area into a liveable sub-city, with further development expected to support its growth. Applicants can refer to the scheme brochure on DDA's website for flat-specific information and the complete terms before making a booking.