Quick answer: CIDCO’s circular for 2026-27 (from 1 April 2026) sets a transfer charge for apartments constructed by CIDCO, and for member transfers in societies on CIDCO open plots, by carpet area band and node. In developed nodes such as Vashi, Nerul, Kharghar, Kamothe, Kalamboli, Panvel and Ulwe, the charge runs from Rs 28,400 for up to 20 sq m of carpet area to Rs 12,23,300 for 200 sq m and above. A carpet area of 55 sq m, for example, falls in the 51 to 60 sq m band, charged Rs 2,07,400. Which clause and column apply to your flat depends on its tenure and CIDCO category, so confirm that with CIDCO. The circular does not cover the NOC, which is a set of separate tasks.
If you own a CIDCO flat and plan to sell, this charge is set by CIDCO, not negotiated. This guide shows the official 2026-27 table, what the circular says about later years, and what permissions a resale needs. The schedule is one cost among several, not the full price of a resale. Last verified: 7 October 2026.
What CIDCO’s circular says
CIDCO lists a document called Transfer Charges 2026-2027 on its homepage. It is a circular dated 30 March 2026, signed by CIDCO’s Manager (Town Services-I), and it opens by recalling a Board decision. At its meeting on 27 March 2025, the Board approved how transfer charges are determined for 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. It also approved continuing the charges for three more years, up to 31 March 2028, with a yearly increase over the previous year’s rate: 5% for apartments, including SS type units, of up to 30 sq m carpet area, and 10% for every other category, rounded to the nearest Rs 100.
The circular then gives the schedule for 2026-27 as Annexure C and says it is enforced from 1 April 2026. You can read it on CIDCO’s own PDF. It is a scanned image, so you cannot search it, but the tables are legible.
The circular gives only the 2026-27 schedule and does not say which event fixes the rate for a transaction: your application, CIDCO’s demand, your payment, approval or registration. Ask CIDCO which rate applies to your application and what event determines it. Do not assume that the date of your agreement or of completion fixes the charge.
Transfer charges for apartments, 2026-27
The first table in the circular covers apartments, including SS type units, constructed by CIDCO. It is also the table used when an existing member leaves, or an additional member is enrolled, in a society that holds open plots from CIDCO (including societies granted a lease under Section 10 of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963) and that has obtained a Part or Full Occupancy Certificate. The charge depends on carpet area and on the node. CIDCO groups the nodes in two ways:
- Developed nodes: Airoli, Ghansoli, Koparkhairane, Vashi, Sanpada, Juinagar, Nerul, CBD Belapur, Kalamboli, Kamothe, Kharghar, Panvel and Ulwe.
- Other nodes: the circular names Dronagiri and Pushpak Nagar as examples.
| Carpet area (sq m) | Developed nodes (Rs) | Dronagiri and Pushpak Nagar (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 20 | 28,400 | 27,000 |
| 21 to 30 | 43,300 | 37,400 |
| 31 to 40 | 1,06,400 | 83,800 |
| 41 to 50 | 1,52,600 | 1,24,700 |
| 51 to 60 | 2,07,400 | 1,66,200 |
| 61 to 70 | 2,58,400 | 2,07,400 |
| 71 to 80 | 3,16,900 | 2,48,700 |
| 81 to 100 | 4,42,200 | 3,50,900 |
| 101 to 150 | 7,72,800 | 6,12,000 |
| 151 to 200 | 9,24,600 | 7,72,800 |
| 200 & above | 12,23,300 | 9,26,400 |
The bands are printed exactly as in the circular. Note that “151 to 200” and “200 & above” both include exactly 200 sq m, and the circular does not say how fractional areas are treated. If your carpet area sits on a boundary, ask CIDCO which band it will apply, using the area recorded in its own papers.
The circular prints separate columns for shops, offices, godowns and similar units constructed by CIDCO, which are not reproduced here. It also prints different schedules for plots allotted for residential, commercial, industrial and other uses, which do not apply to a flat resale. For a unit built on a plot allotted for individual use, such as a bungalow or row house, the circular says the apartment schedule applies.
One rule concerns housing societies. For a transfer of shares from an existing member to a new member, or the admission of a new member, in a co-operative housing society before a Part or Full Occupancy Certificate is obtained, the circular says 50% of the prescribed charge is levied, subject to a minimum of Rs 5,000. That rule is written for that situation. It is not a general discount for every resale of a flat that is still under construction.
How to read the table for your flat
- Use carpet area, in square metres. The bands are in sq m, not sq ft. To convert, multiply the carpet area in sq ft by 0.0929. For example, 590 sq ft is about 55 sq m.
- Do not round into a band. A carpet area of 650 sq ft is about 60.4 sq m, which is above the 51 to 60 band. Ask CIDCO to confirm the band from the recorded area.
- Find the node, then the band. If your building is in Kharghar, use the developed nodes column.
- Check which clause covers you. The first clause is written for apartments constructed by CIDCO. If your building was put up by a private builder on a CIDCO plot, your society’s papers decide which clause applies, so ask CIDCO for a written calculation instead of relying on a broker’s figure.
- Ask who pays. The circular fixes the charge. It does not say whether the seller or the buyer bears it. Settle that in the agreement for sale.
The permissions that get called “the NOC”
In conversation, “the CIDCO NOC” can mean several different things. They are separate tasks with their own requirements and timelines:
- Transfer of the flat, where the charge above applies.
- Mortgage NOC, when a bank finances the buyer and needs CIDCO’s permission to create a mortgage.
- No dues certificate, showing that charges owed to CIDCO have been paid.
- Society consent, a membership and share transfer handled by your housing society.
- Transfer permission, where the lease or allotment terms require CIDCO’s approval.
Ask the CIDCO office that handles your node for the current checklist, fee and timeline for each task that applies to your sale, and do not assume one document covers them all. Blog posts commonly list the sale agreement, a society NOC and identity papers for a transfer, and a bank letter for a mortgage NOC, but those lists are unofficial.
What to check before you rely on this
- GST. The circular’s tables show no GST line. Some blogs say 18% GST is added. Ask for a written demand note showing the exact amount payable.
- Waivers and freehold conversion. News reports from October 2024 quoted CIDCO’s chairman saying residents would stop paying transfer charges, and reports from July 2025 described a voluntary scheme to convert residential leasehold plots to freehold, after which CIDCO would not levy transfer charges on later transactions. The 2026-27 circular, issued after both announcements, still sets charges. Do not plan around a waiver unless CIDCO confirms it in writing for your property.
A transaction worksheet
| Check | Evidence to obtain |
|---|---|
| Tenure and CIDCO involvement | Allotment letter, lease deed and later transfer documents |
| Applicable category | Apartment or plot, and which schedule and clause CIDCO applies |
| Carpet area | Agreement for sale and CIDCO’s own records |
| Current transfer demand | A written calculation or demand from CIDCO for your application |
| Other liabilities | Separate dues, stamp duty, registration and any applicable charges |
| Required permissions | A checklist from CIDCO for each task in your transaction |
Before you sign an agreement for sale
- Confirm whether your society has completed its conveyance and what your lease papers say.
- Check your occupancy certificate status, because it changes the share transfer rule above.
- Add the charge to the other costs in our stamp duty and registration guide and our flat buying checklist.
- Look up the registered values of recent sales in your building using the Index II guide.
If you are comparing areas before a purchase, our Navi Mumbai property rates guide and guide to areas in Navi Mumbai explain how the nodes differ.
Sources and verification date
CIDCO circular on Transfer Charges for 2026-27, dated 30 March 2026, Annexure C, read on CIDCO’s website on 7 October 2026. Statements about permissions, GST, waivers and freehold conversion rest on news reports and blogs, so confirm them with CIDCO. NaviMumbai.com is an independent information site and is not affiliated with CIDCO. Confirm the figure that applies to your transaction with CIDCO before you pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the CIDCO transfer charge for a 55 sq m flat?
In the developed nodes, a carpet area of 55 sq m falls in the 51 to 60 sq m band, charged Rs 2,07,400 for 2026-27 under CIDCO’s circular. In Dronagiri and Pushpak Nagar the same band is Rs 1,66,200. Confirm with CIDCO which clause and column apply to your building and the area it records.
Will the transfer charge change in later years?
CIDCO’s circular says the Board approved continuing the charges up to 31 March 2028, with a yearly increase over the previous year’s rate. The circular gives only the 2026-27 schedule, so check the figure that applies to the year of your application.
Is the CIDCO NOC one document?
No. A transfer, a mortgage NOC, a no dues certificate, society consent and a transfer permission are different tasks. Each has its own requirements and timeline, so ask the CIDCO office for the checklist for your sale.
Is GST added to CIDCO transfer charges?
CIDCO’s circular shows no GST line. Some blogs say 18% GST is added. Ask CIDCO for a written demand note with the exact amount.
Who pays the CIDCO transfer charge, the buyer or the seller?
The circular sets the charge but does not say who bears it. Agree this in the agreement for sale before you pay any token amount.
Has CIDCO waived transfer charges?
News reports in October 2024 quoted CIDCO’s chairman on ending the charges, and reports in July 2025 described a freehold conversion scheme for residential plots. CIDCO issued a 2026-27 charge schedule in March 2026. Ask CIDCO whether any waiver applies to your property.
