Haryana Government Overhauls Affordable Housing Policy with Mandatory Parking and Revised Rates
In a significant policy shift that will reshape the landscape of upcoming affordable housing projects across the state, the Haryana government has amended its Affordable Housing Policy of 2013. The key changes include making one car parking space mandatory for every residential unit and revising maximum allotment rates across various city categories.
Stricter Parking Norms to Address Infrastructure Concerns
The amendment, officially issued by the Department of Town and Country Planning on April 8, introduces more stringent regulations aimed at tackling long-standing issues of inadequate parking in high-density affordable housing colonies. Under the revised policy clause, developers are now required to provide one equivalent car space (ECS) per housing unit.
The cost of parking has been fixed at 10% of the flat price, and parking slots must be clearly marked at the time of building plan approval to ensure greater transparency for prospective buyers. Officials clarified that any parking space beyond the mandatory allocation may be designated for visitor parking or two-wheelers, allowing developers some flexibility in layout planning while maintaining minimum infrastructure standards.
Revised Allotment Rates Across City Categories
The government has also implemented comprehensive revisions to maximum allotment rates under the policy framework. In Gurgaon, the ceiling has been increased to Rs 5,575 per square foot on a carpet area basis, accompanied by an additional charge of Rs 1,300 per square foot for balcony space, capped at Rs 1.3 lakh per flat.
Previously, affordable housing rates in Gurgaon were limited to Rs 5,000 per square foot (carpet area) plus Rs 1,200 per square foot for balcony areas. In Faridabad and Sohna, the revised rate has been established at Rs 5,450 per square foot.
Other high- and medium-potential towns will now have a cap of Rs 5,050 per square foot, while low-potential towns will operate under a ceiling of Rs 4,250 per square foot. These revised rates will apply to all projects where allotments have not yet been finalized.
Implementation and Transition Provisions
For cases where applications have already been invited but allotments remain pending, developers will be permitted to recover the differential amount from successful applicants. Those unwilling to proceed at the revised rates will be entitled to a full refund without any deductions, and developers must issue public notices regarding these options.
The amendment also addresses ongoing projects that received approval without the mandatory parking provision. In such instances, developers may revise building plans to incorporate the new parking norms, but only after securing consent from at least two-thirds of allottees, as mandated under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. This provision will not apply to projects where occupation certificates have already been obtained for all residential towers.
Expected Impact on Affordable Housing Sector
Cleared by the state cabinet in March, this comprehensive amendment is expected to significantly influence upcoming affordable housing launches while bringing greater uniformity in pricing and infrastructure standards across Haryana. Industry observers suggest the move could substantially improve liveability in affordable housing clusters, though the higher rates may slightly increase entry costs for buyers in premium cities like Gurgaon.
The policy changes represent a balancing act between improving infrastructure quality and maintaining housing affordability, with potential implications for both developers and homebuyers across Haryana's real estate market.
