DDA Abolishes Parking Fees in Housing Schemes, Slashes Flat Prices by Up to Rs 12 Lakh
In a significant relief for homebuyers, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced the discontinuation of parking charges, including covered parking, from the total cost of flats under its ongoing housing schemes. This move is projected to reduce flat prices by Rs 5 lakh to Rs 12 lakh, making housing more affordable in the capital.
Immediate Impact on Key Schemes
The price reduction will take immediate effect in Middle Income Group (MIG) and High Income Group (HIG) flats across four major schemes:
- DDA Karmayogi Awas Yojana 2025 (FCFS)
- DDA Towering Heights Karkardooma Housing Scheme 2025 (E-Auction)
- DDA Nagrik Awas Yojana 2026 (FCFS)
- DDA Towering Heights Karkardooma Housing Scheme 2026 (FCFS)
According to an official order, the cost of constructing parking facilities will now be integrated into the overall development expenditure when calculating the plinth area rate (PAR) of flats. "No separate or additional charges on account of car or scooter garages or covered or uncovered parking will be added to the total cost," the order stated.
Refunds and Adjustments for Existing Buyers
Officials clarified that buyers who have already purchased flats under these schemes and paid parking charges will be eligible for reimbursement or have the amount adjusted against future instalments. "Buyers are given a stipulated time to pay the flat cost in instalments. The instalment amount will be reduced accordingly," an official explained.
For instance, HIG flats under the Karmayogi Awas Yojana with an 11-square-meter parking space will see a price reduction of approximately Rs 10 lakh, while MIG flats under the same scheme are expected to become cheaper by Rs 4 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. The reduction will be even higher for flats in the Towering Heights Karkardooma Housing Scheme, where parking spaces are larger.
Understanding Plinth Area and Pricing Changes
The plinth area of a flat is calculated based on the total covered built-up area at floor level, including the carpet area, common utilities such as community halls and courtyards, pump houses, and the thickness of internal and external walls, among other components.
Under the transit-oriented development (TOD) scheme, DDA offered 1,026 two-bedroom flats in the Towering Heights Karkardooma Housing Scheme, priced between Rs 1.78 crore and Rs 3.09 crore, depending on the plinth area. The e-auction previously saw a subdued response, with market observers attributing it largely to high reserve prices.
Expected Boost in Buyer Interest
With flats now being offered on a first-come, first-served basis and prices effectively reduced due to the removal of parking charges, the authority anticipates improved buyer interest and a stronger sales momentum. This decision marks a departure from the revised methodology adopted in December 2025 for calculating disposal prices.
The earlier formula involved adding the cost of constructing car or scooter garages (plinth area of garage × 60% of PAR, adjusted for depreciation) and parking spaces (plinth area of parking × PAR of parking, adjusted for depreciation) to the total flat cost. The new circular will not affect DDA's policy on the disposal pricing of standalone garages or parking spaces left unallotted after completion of a scheme. It also does not alter the authority's guidelines for the disposal of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats constructed by private developers.
