Project Registration Fee
The fee is calculated on the area of the land proposed to be developed and is paid through NEFT, RTGS or any other digital mode (rule 3(5)(ii)).
| Project | Rate | Minimum | Maximum | Provision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate project | ₹10 per sq m | ₹10,000 | ₹10,00,000 | Rule 3(5)(i), minimum substituted by the Amendment Rules, 2019 |
| Plotted development | ₹5 per sq m | Not stated separately | Not stated separately | Words added to rule 3(5)(i) by the Amendment Rules, 2019 |
As notified on 20 April 2017 the minimum was ₹50,000. The Amendment Rules of 6 June 2019 substituted "minimum of rupees ten thousand" and added, after the words "rupees ten lakhs", that in case of plotted development the promoter shall pay registration fee on the area of land proposed to be developed at the rate of rupees five per square meter. The added words do not state a separate minimum or maximum for plotted development.
Work Out Your MahaRERA Fee
Pick the application. For a project, enter the area of land proposed to be developed; the rate, minimum and maximum follow rules 3(5) and 7(3) as amended in 2019.
Figures from the Maharashtra Rules, 2017 as amended on 6 June 2019 only. Standard and annual fees the Authority may fix by order under regulation 48 are not included.
Extension and Withdrawal
| Event | Fee | Detail | Provision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extension of project registration (Form E) | ₹10 per sq m | On the area of land proposed to be developed. Minimum ₹10,000 (substituted in 2019 for ₹50,000) and maximum ₹10,00,000. | Rule 7(3) |
| Extension, plotted development | ₹5 per sq m | Extension fee on the area of land proposed to be developed. | Rule 7(3), words added by the Amendment Rules, 2019 |
| Extension due to force majeure | May be waived | The Authority may at its discretion waive the fee for such extension. | Rule 7(1), proviso |
| Withdrawal of application within 30 days of submission | ₹5,000 retained | Rule 3(7) leaves the amount retained as administrative charges to the regulations. Regulation 47 of the MahaRERA General Regulations, 2017 fixes it at ₹5,000; the rest of the fee is refunded within 15 days through RTGS, NEFT or another digital mode. | Rule 3(7); MahaRERA General Regulations 2017 · reg 47 |
Real Estate Agent: Registration and Renewal
| Item | Individual | Other than an individual | Provision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | ₹10,000 | ₹1,00,000 | Rule 11(3) |
| Renewal fee | ₹10,000 | ₹1,00,000 | Rule 13(1): the same fees as are applicable in case of new registration |
| Validity of registration and of renewal | Five years | Five years | Rules 12(4) and 13(4) |
The renewal application in Form J is made at least sixty days before the registration expires (rule 13(1)).
Late Fee and Penalty
A promoter who contravenes section 3 is liable to a penalty of up to 10% of the estimated cost of the real estate project, as determined by the Authority. On continued violation, imprisonment up to three years, or a fine up to a further 10%, or both. RERA Act 2016 · s.59
For an offence under section 59(2), the court may accept 5% of the estimated cost of the real estate project, which may extend up to 10%, to compound the offence. Maharashtra RERA Recovery of Interest, Penalty etc. Rules 2017 · rule 5
A promoter who gives false information or contravenes section 4 is liable to a penalty of up to 5% of the estimated cost of the real estate project. RERA Act 2016 · s.60
An agent who fails to comply with section 9 or 10 is liable to a penalty of ₹10,000 for every day the default continues, which may cumulatively extend up to 5% of the cost of the plot, apartment or building whose sale or purchase was facilitated. RERA Act 2016 · s.62
What You Pay in Common Cases
Residential project on 4,000 sq m of land
Small building on 600 sq m of land
Township on 2,50,000 sq m of land
Fee of ₹40,000 paid, application withdrawn within 30 days
How to Apply and Pay
- 1Apply in Form ABy the promoter or a representative authorised by letter or board resolution; in triplicate until web-based filing applies (rule 3(3), 3(4)).
- 2Pay digitallyThrough NEFT, RTGS or any other digital mode (rule 3(5)(ii)).
- 3Registration in Form CThe Authority grants or rejects within thirty days (section 5(1)); the certificate with the project registration number is in Form C (rule 6(a)).
- 4Extend in Form EWith an explanatory note on the reasons for delay and the rule 7(3) fee; extension is granted in Form F (rule 7).
- 5Agents: Form G firstApply before any marketing or sale activity; certificate in Form H, valid five years; renew in Form J sixty days before expiry (rules 11 to 13).
- 6Display the numberAn agent displays the registration number at the principal place of business and branches and quotes it on every advertisement and sale document (rule 14).
Documents to file with it
- Promoter: authenticated copy of the PAN card (rule 3(2)(a))
- Promoter: name, photograph, contact details and address of the promoter or authorised representative, or of the chairman, partners, directors (rule 3(2)(b))
- Promoter: legal title report showing the flow of title to the land, authenticated by a practising advocate (rule 3(2)(c))
- Promoter who is not the land owner: the collaboration or development agreement and the owner’s legal title report (rule 3(2)(d))
- Agent: details of the enterprise with registration numbers, PAN, Aadhaar number or DIN as the case may be (rule 11(2)(a))
- Agent: registrations under other laws with the partnership deed or memorandum and articles (rule 11(2)(b))
- Agent: recent colour photographs of the agent, or of all partners, directors and persons doing agent work (rule 11(2)(c))
- Agent: income tax returns for the last three financial years, or a declaration if exempt (rule 11(2)(d))
- Agent: proof of address of the principal place of business, branches and contact details (rule 11(2)(e))
- Agent: projects and promoters acted for in the preceding five years, pending civil or criminal cases, and copies of letter heads, rubber stamp and receipts to be used (rule 11(2)(f) to (h))
How to Use This Chart
- Multiply the land area in square metres by ₹10 (₹5 for plotted development), then apply the minimum of ₹10,000 and the maximum of ₹10,00,000.
- Budget the same computation again for an extension of registration.
- The texts read are the Rules as notified on 20 April 2017 and the Amendment Rules notified on 6 June 2019. Amendments after 6 June 2019 are not included.
- Standard fees, including annual fees, that MahaRERA may fix by order under regulation 48 of its General Regulations are not on file and are not shown.
- Fees and charges fixed by MahaRERA through its orders and circulars are not covered.
- Fees for complaints and appeals are not covered.
Official documents behind this page
- Maharashtra Real Estate (Regulation and Development) (Registration of real estate projects, Registration of real estate agents, rates of interest and disclosures on website) Rules, 2017, Housing Department notification No. REA 2016/CR No.79/DVP-2 dated 20 April 2017Rule 3(2) to 3(5) and 3(7) (documents, Form A, project registration fee, withdrawal), rule 6(a) (Form C), rule 7 (extension and its fee), rule 11 (agent application, documents, fee, mode of payment), rule 12 (grant, validity), rule 13 (renewal), rule 14 (display of registration number).
- Maharashtra Real Estate (Regulation and Development) (Registration of real estate projects, Registration of real estate agents, rates of interests and disclosures on website) (Amendment) Rules, 2019, notification No. REA. 2018/C.R. 106/RR-2 dated 6 June 2019Item 3: in rule 3(5)(i) minimum changed from ₹50,000 to ₹10,000 and ₹5 per square meter added for plotted development. Item 6: the same changes in rule 7(3) for the extension fee.
- Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (General) Regulations, 2017, No. MahaRERA. 2017/Gen. Regulations/18 dated 24 April 2017Regulation 47 (₹5,000 retained on withdrawal of a project application; refund within 15 days), regulation 48 (standard fees by order).
- Maharashtra Real Estate (Regulation and Development) (Recovery of Interest, Penalty, Compensation, Fine payable, Forms of Complaints and Appeal, etc.) Rules, 2017Rule 5 (compounding of offences).
- The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (16 of 2016)Section 3(2) (projects that need no registration), section 5 (thirty days to decide), sections 59, 60 and 62 (penalties).
Disclaimer: This chart reproduces fees and rates from the official documents listed above, as read on 3 October 2026. It is general information, not professional advice for your case. Fees, rates and slabs are changed by notification, and the amount the authority’s portal or challan asks for on the day you pay is the one that applies. The calculator only adds up the figures on this page; it does not know your facts or any later change. TaxClue is not responsible for a decision taken on this page alone. Check the current notification on the official website before you pay or file.