Gurugram: In a major policy shift aimed at solving chronic parking issues, the Haryana government has made it mandatory for developers to provide one car parking space for every flat under its revised Affordable Housing Policy.
The move is expected to significantly improve living standards and organized parking in housing societies, but experts warn it may also lead to a noticeable increase in apartment prices, especially in high-demand cities like Gurugram.
Mandatory Parking Rule Explained
Under the new guidelines:
Each housing unit must be allotted one Equivalent Car Space (ECS), The cost of parking is fixed at 10% of the flat price, Developers must clearly mark parking spaces during plan approval, Additional parking, if available, can be used for visitors or two-wheelers.
Earlier, parking was not compulsory, often resulting in shortages and disputes among residents.
Revised Price Cap in Gurugram
Alongside the parking rule, the government has also revised affordable housing rates:
₹5,575 per sq ft (carpet area), ₹1,300 per sq ft for balconies (maximum ₹1.3 lakh per unit),
Previously, rates were capped at ₹5,000 per sq ft and ₹1,200 per sq ft for balconies.
Impact on Apartment Prices
With the revised pricing:
A 600 sq ft flat is now estimated at around, ₹35–36 lakh, Parking charges (~10%) add ₹3.5–3.6 lakh extra
This pushes the total cost to approximately ₹39–40 lakh.
While the increase is moderate, it could make entry slightly tougher for budget homebuyers.
What About Existing Projects?
Projects with approved plans can adopt the new rule only after consent from at least two-thirds of allottees, Projects that already have an Occupation Certificate (OC) are exempt.
Policy Update Details
The amendment to the 2013 Affordable Housing Policy was formalized on April 6 by the Department of Town and Country Planning. It ensures:
Better planning and transparency, Clear parking allocation for buyers and
Improved infrastructure standards.
Earlier, developers had full discretion over parking provisions.
What Experts Say
Real estate experts believe the move will:
Improve liveability and organized parking, Slightly increase overall housing costs.