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Delhi is one of the costliest property markets in the country. For a buyer who cannot stretch to a private builder flat in Dwarka or Rohini, the DDA Housing Scheme is often the most realistic route to owning a home in the city. Since 1957, the Delhi Development Authority has built and allotted over 14 lakh flats, and every fresh scheme still draws lakhs of applications for a limited number of units.<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide walks through what the DDA Housing Scheme actually is, who can apply, the difference between EWS, LIG, MIG and HIG flats, current prices, the online application process, required documents, and what happens after you are allotted a flat. It also explains, briefly, how the DDA Housing Scheme is different from PM-UDAY and DDA\u2019s land pooling policy, two other DDA-related terms that are often confused with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Is the DDA Housing Scheme? <\/b>Delhi Development Authority\u00a0<\/h2>\n

The DDA Housing Scheme is a housing programme run by the Delhi Development Authority through which flats built by DDA in different parts of Delhi are sold to the public. Most flats are allotted through a computerised draw of lots, so the scheme is also commonly called the <\/span>DDA lottery<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

DDA is a statutory body set up under the Delhi Development Act, 1957, and its job is to plan, develop and manage land and housing in the National Capital Territory. Housing has always been one of its core functions, alongside roads, parks and commercial development.<\/span><\/p>\n

A DDA flat is not the same as a private builder flat. The land and construction belong to DDA, a government body, so the title is considered clean and the ownership dispute risk is low compared with many private projects. Because of this, most nationalised and private banks are comfortable financing DDA flats with pre-approved home loan products.<\/span><\/p>\n

For a first-time buyer in Delhi, this matters more than it might seem. Private resale flats in the city often come with layered ownership history, power-of-attorney sales, or land that was never formally converted from agricultural use. A DDA flat skips all of that, since DDA itself is both the landowner and the seller. That single fact explains why DDA schemes routinely draw far more applicants than there are flats on offer, even in far-flung locations like Narela.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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DDA Key Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Full Form<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Delhi Development Authority<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Established<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1957 under the Delhi Development Act<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Official Website<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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dda.gov.in<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Awaas Portal<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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awaasp.dda.org.in<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Current Schemes (2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana, Nagrik Awaas Yojana, Premium Housing Scheme<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Flat Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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EWS, LIG, MIG, HIG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Allotment Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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First Come First Served (FCFS) and Lottery<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Types of DDA Housing Schemes You Will Come Across<\/b><\/h2>\n

DDA does not run one single, permanently-named scheme. Over the years it has used several scheme names, and you will still see all of them referenced online, sometimes for flats that are still available for booking.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Scheme name<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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What it typically covers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Griha Nirman \/ general Housing Scheme<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The flagship annual or biennial scheme covering EWS to HIG flats across multiple locations, allotted mainly by draw of lots<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sasta Ghar Scheme<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Leftover or specially discounted flats sold on a first come first served basis, usually at a lower price than the original launch<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Apna Ghar Scheme<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Targeted affordable housing, generally EWS and LIG focused<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Shramik Awaas Yojana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Aimed at workers and lower-income groups, with simplified eligibility<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sabka Ghar Scheme<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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A broader affordable housing push covering multiple income categories<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nagrik Awaas Yojana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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A more recent scheme name used for flagship 2026 launches, often bundled with a discount of up to 25 percent on select inventory<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Special Scheme for Central Government Employees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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A reserved-quota scheme for serving or retired central government staff, run alongside the general scheme<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you see an unfamiliar scheme name while searching, it almost always falls under one of these categories rather than being a separate authority or process. The application portal, eligibility logic and payment structure stay broadly the same across all of them; only the discount, inventory and target group change.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Does the DDA Housing Scheme Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

DDA sells flats through three main routes, and it helps to know which one applies to the flats you are looking at before you apply.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Allotment route<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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How it works<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Best suited for<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Draw of lots (lottery)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Applicants register and pay online during the scheme window; DDA holds a computerised draw; winners are allotted a specific flat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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New scheme launches with high demand, especially EWS\/LIG<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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First Come First Served (FCFS)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Flats left unsold after a lottery, or flats under standalone schemes like Sasta Ghar, are sold to whoever applies and pays first<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Buyers who want a specific ready flat without waiting for a draw<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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E-auction \/ e-bidding<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Select flats, mostly HIG and commercial units, are sold to the highest bidder through DDA\u2019s e-services portal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Buyers who want a premium flat and are comfortable bidding above the base price<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Most first-time applicants encounter the lottery route, since it covers the largest volume of EWS, LIG and MIG flats in every major scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n

DDA Flat Categories: EWS, LIG, MIG and HIG Explained<\/b><\/h2>\n

DDA divides its flats into four broad income-linked categories. The category decides both the flat size and the income bracket you must fall in to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Category<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Full form<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Typical size<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Indicative income band<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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EWS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Economically Weaker Section<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Studio to 1BHK, around 25 to 40 sq m<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Up to about \u20b93 lakh a year<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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LIG<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Lower Income Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1BHK, around 40 to 55 sq m<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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About \u20b93 lakh to \u20b96 lakh a year<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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MIG<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Middle Income Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2BHK, around 55 to 90 sq m<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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About \u20b96 lakh to \u20b918 lakh a year<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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HIG<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Higher Income Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3BHK and larger<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Above \u20b918 lakh a year, no fixed cap<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

A few points worth knowing about this table. First, income figures are indicative and DDA revises them scheme to scheme, so always check the specific brochure of the scheme you are applying to rather than relying on an old number. Second, you can apply under only one category in a given scheme, so pick the one that actually matches your household income rather than the one with the flat you like best. Third, EWS and LIG flats usually come with a construction linked or possession linked subsidy tie-in under PMAY, while MIG and HIG do not.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does an EWS DDA flat actually look like?<\/b><\/h3>\n

EWS flats are the smallest units DDA builds, usually a single room with an attached kitchen and bathroom, designed for a small household. They are the most heavily subsidised category and see the highest number of applicants per flat in most schemes, simply because the entry price is the lowest. If you are applying for an EWS DDA flat, expect strong competition in the draw even though the eligibility income band is the narrowest.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the difference between MIG and HIG DDA flats?<\/b><\/h3>\n

MIG flats are typically 2BHK units aimed at salaried, middle-income households, and they sit in the middle of DDA\u2019s price ladder. HIG flats are larger, often 3BHK or bigger, positioned in premium sectors like Vasant Kunj and Jasola, and priced closer to open-market private flats in the same micro-market, though usually still somewhat cheaper. Because there is no upper income cap for HIG, this category tends to see less lottery competition and more direct booking or e-auction activity than EWS or LIG.<\/span><\/p>\n

DDA Flat Price List 2026 (Indicative)<\/b><\/h2>\n

DDA flat prices depend heavily on location, floor, and the specific scheme, but the ranges below give a realistic sense of what each category costs today.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Category<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Approx. price range<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Common locations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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EWS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b99 lakh to \u20b932 lakh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Narela<\/a>, Loknayak Puram, Siraspur<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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LIG<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b914 lakh to \u20b929 lakh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Siraspur, Narela, Rohini extensions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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MIG<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b950 lakh to \u20b996 lakh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rohini<\/a>, Dwarka<\/a>, Jahangirpuri<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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HIG<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b91.5 crore to \u20b93 crore+<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Vasant Kunj<\/a>, Jasola<\/a>, Dwarka premium sectors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For comparison, a 2BHK DDA flat in Dwarka typically costs 30 to 50 percent less than an equivalent private builder flat in the same sector, mainly because there is no brokerage, no developer margin and DDA\u2019s land cost is already absorbed. Remember that the disposal price on the brochure usually excludes GST, maintenance charges, conversion charges and water connection fees, so budget a little above the quoted figure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why do identical-category DDA flats have such a wide price range?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The price band within a single category, MIG at \u20b950 lakh to \u20b996 lakh for example, looks wide because location and floor matter as much as category. A MIG flat in an established, metro-connected sector like Dwarka or Rohini will price at the higher end, while the same category flat in a newer, still-developing pocket like Narela or Jahangirpuri will price lower. Floor also plays a role, with higher floors in buildings without a lift typically priced at a discount to ground and lower floors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are DDA flat prices negotiable?<\/b><\/h3>\n

No. Unlike private resale flats, DDA\u2019s disposal price is fixed by the authority for a given scheme and is not open to negotiation. The only ways the effective price changes are through a scheme-wide discount that DDA itself announces, such as the up to 25 percent discount seen in some 2026 launches, or through the payment mode you choose, since a one-time full payment sometimes carries a small rebate compared with the instalment plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Is Eligible for the DDA Housing Scheme?<\/b><\/h2>\n

To apply for a DDA flat, you need to meet a basic set of conditions. These apply across categories, with income being the one variable that changes by category.<\/span><\/p>\n