In a major relief for homebuyers in Delhi, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has decided to discontinue separate parking charges in its ongoing housing schemes. This change is expected to significantly reduce the overall cost of flats, making homeownership more affordable for many buyers.
Under the revised policy, DDA will no longer levy separate charges for covered or open parking spaces. Instead, the cost of constructing parking facilities will now be included in the overall development expenditure while calculating the plinth area rate (PAR) of flats. This means buyers will not see any additional charges for car or scooter garages, whether covered or uncovered.
The price reduction is estimated to range between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 12 lakh, depending on the flat category and parking size. The biggest impact will be seen in MIG and HIG flats under 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)
Earlier, parking charges were calculated separately. The cost included the plinth area of the garage multiplied by 60% of the PAR (adjusted for depreciation). Similarly, parking spaces were calculated based on their plinth area multiplied by the applicable PAR and then added to the flat’s final price.
With the new order, parking costs will be absorbed into the overall project development cost and spread across the housing pocket. The revised disposal pricing method adopted in December 2025 will no longer apply to these schemes.
For example, HIG flats under the Karmayogi Awas Yojana with an 11-square-metre parking space could see a price drop of around Rs 10 lakh. MIG flats under the same scheme may become cheaper by Rs 4–5 lakh.
In the Towering Heights Karkardooma Housing Scheme, where parking areas are larger, the reduction may be even higher. Overall, buyers could benefit from a Rs 5 lakh to Rs 12 lakh decrease in flat prices.
DDA has clarified that buyers who have already paid parking charges will not suffer losses. The authority will either reimburse the amount or adjust it against future instalments. Since buyers pay the flat cost in scheduled instalments, the remaining payment amount will be reduced accordingly.
Under the transit-oriented development model, DDA had offered 1,026 two-bedroom flats in the Towering Heights Karkardooma Housing Scheme, priced between Rs 1.78 crore and Rs 3.09 crore. The earlier e-auction received a muted response, largely due to high reserve prices.
Now, these flats are being offered on a first-come, first-served basis. With the removal of separate parking charges and the effective reduction in prices, DDA expects stronger buyer interest and improved sales momentum.
It is important to note that this circular does not affect the disposal pricing of standalone garages or unallotted parking spaces after a scheme’s completion. It also does not change the guidelines for EWS flats constructed by private developers.
By integrating parking costs into the overall project pricing instead of charging them separately, DDA has simplified its pricing model and reduced the upfront financial burden on homebuyers. For many MIG and HIG buyers, this policy shift could translate into substantial savings and improved affordability.
