India’s real estate market has never been short of drama — delayed projects, vanishing developers, and buyers left holding nothing but broken promises. Then came RERA. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, changed the game entirely. It gave homebuyers a legal shield and required developers to register every project, publish timelines, and deliver on their promises.
As of 2026, RERA registrations across India have crossed the 1.5 lakh mark, according to data published by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). That is not just a number — it represents millions of Indian families who can now track their dream homes with real accountability.
But not all states are equal when it comes to RERA compliance and project registrations. Some states have embraced the framework aggressively; others are still catching up. Here is a look at the top 7 states leading the RERA charge in 2026.
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1. Maharashtra — The Undisputed Leader
If RERA had a capital city, it would be Mumbai. Maharashtra’s regulatory body, MahaRERA, set the gold standard for real estate regulation in India. Since its launch in May 2017, MahaRERA has consistently registered the highest number of projects in the country.
As of early 2026, Maharashtra alone accounts for nearly 45,000 registered real estate projects — a figure that dwarfs every other state combined. MahaRERA was also the first state authority to publish project-level QR codes, allowing buyers to scan and verify project details instantly. The portal (maharera.mahaonline.gov.in) is one of the most actively used RERA platforms in India.
Why it ranks #1: Maharashtra combines a massive housing market, a pro-compliance regulatory structure, and strong developer-accountability mechanisms. It has also penalised non-compliant promoters publicly, which sends a clear signal to the industry.
2. Gujarat RERA — Speed Meets Transparency
Gujarat has managed to build one of India’s best RERA systems in terms of efficiency. The Gujarat RERA works in tandem with the state government’s vision of making doing business easier in India, and this can be seen from the figures as well.
The details regarding all RERA projects in Gujarat can be found on their official website (gujarat.gov.in). In fact, by 2026, Gujarat had managed to register over 12,000 projects, making it a clear second in India.
The state has witnessed a number of new residential buildings come up in Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara, making it a must for builders to register with Gujarat RERA. In addition to this, they are also able to solve cases quickly through a dedicated adjudicating officer.
Important fact: In Gujarat RERA, it is mandatory for builders to keep 70% of funds collected from homebuyers in a separate escrow account.
3. Haryana RERA — Protecting the NCR Homebuyer
Ask any homebuyer in Gurugram or Faridabad about delayed projects, and you will hear stories that could fill a book. Haryana RERA (HRERA) was set up precisely to bring order to one of India’s most chaotic real estate markets.
The National Capital Region (NCR) has been a hotspot for both investment and dispute. Haryana RERA, with benches in both Gurugram and Panchkula, has registered over 8,000 projects to date and continues to hear thousands of complaints annually.
What sets Haryana RERA apart is its responsiveness to buyer grievances. The authority has issued recovery certificates against defaulting builders and, in several landmark cases, has initiated action against developers for non-completion even in projects that predate RERA.
Notable move: Haryana RERA extended RERA coverage to plotted developments in 2022 — a major step that brought a large segment of the NCR market under formal regulation for the first time.
4. TS RERA (Telangana) — Hyderabad Drives the Numbers
TS RERA, or the Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority, is at the centre of one of the most active real estate markets in southern India. This is because, with IT professionals coming in from all parts of the country, the city has seen a massive influx of new housing and mixed-use schemes coming up.
In particular, the Telangana RERA has been very active in the micro-markets of Gachibowli, Kondapur, and Narsingi, areas that saw a massive boom in the heyday of the IT industry. It has registered over 6,500 projects by 2026, according to tsrera.telangana.gov.in.
The authority has also made its project search function highly accessible. Buyers can look up any developer, filter by locality, and view quarterly progress reports — all in a few clicks. That level of transparency has improved buyer confidence substantially.
Industry note: Telangana RERA’s focus on data accessibility has made it a model for other southern states looking to modernise their portals. The TS RERA team publishes monthly compliance data, which keeps developers honest and buyers informed.
5. Karnataka RERA — Bengaluru Keeps It Busy
The tech industry’s rapid growth in Bengaluru has kept the property market in Karnataka in a constant state of buzz. Through Karnataka’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA), RERA Karnataka has registered over 9,000 projects so far, making it a top-five performer in the country. Through its online platform on rera.karnataka.gov.in, buyers can plan out project timelines, research builders’ credentials, and even lodge grievances online.
Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru account for a majority of these registrations in Karnataka. A key feature of Karnataka RERA is its focus on regulating real estate agents. The authority has registered hundreds of them—an often-not-spoken-about feature of RERA legislation—bringing them under the same umbrella as builders.
6. RERA Odisha — Rising Steadily
RERA Odisha may not be making the headlines like Maharashtra and Gujarat, but it is indeed making significant strides in the real estate industry. The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (OdishaRERA) has registered over 3,500 projects, with Bhubaneswar and Cuttack being the leaders.
The state’s Smart City initiative and infrastructure development have increased the demand for residential properties, which has encouraged many builders to register with RERA Odisha. The OdishaRERA is keeping a keen eye on the projects and has taken suo motu action in cases where builders have failed to comply.
The official website, rera.odisha.gov.in, has a fairly decent interface that can be used by homebuyers to verify the projects. Although the authority is still in its growing phase, the trend is clearly upward.
Future Prospects As Bhubaneswar is set to become a Tier-1 destination in the coming years, RERA Odisha is set to witness an increased number of registrations in the coming years, especially in the next three years, till 2027.
7. RERA Goa — Small Market, Serious Oversight
While Goa may be the smallest state in this list in terms of the volume of projects, RERA Goa is certainly showing that it can be just as mighty in the way it takes compliance very seriously. Goa’s RERA has registered 2,000 projects, and this is quite a feat considering that this is a state that thrives on luxury and tourism.
The Goa real estate market is certainly one of a kind, attracting high-net-worth individuals, NRI investors, and those looking for a high-end lifestyle, promising them only the very best in quality. And so, RERA Goa has certainly focused on this segment, ensuring that villa projects and coastal projects are being developed in accordance with planning and financial compliance.
RERA Goa has also addressed the problem of construction without occupation certificates, a problem that has plagued Goa’s coastal areas. And by bringing this under their umbrella, they have ensured that this is one segment that certainly needs protection, and this is something that this market genuinely needs.
Quick Snapshot: Top 7 States at a Glance (2026)
The table below summarises approximate registered project counts and key features of each state RERA, based on data from state portals and MoHUA reports.
| State | Approx. Registered Projects | Key Market Focus |
| Maharashtra | 45,000+ | Pan-state Mumbai Metro |
| Gujarat | 12,000+ | Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara |
| Karnataka | 9,000+ | Bengaluru, Mysuru |
| Haryana | 8,000+ | NCR — Gurugram, Faridabad |
| Telangana (TS RERA) | 6,500+ | Hyderabad Metro |
| Odisha | 3,500+ | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack |
| Goa | 2,000+ | Coastal, Luxury Segment |
Note: Project counts are approximate figures based on available data from respective state RERA portals and are subject to change as new registrations are processed
What This Means for Homebuyers in 2026
If you’re thinking about buying a home in any of these seven states, the best advice is straightforward: get informed. Every project registered with a RERA has its own unique registration number, which you can quickly confirm on the state’s official website. Before you make any decisions, look into the project, verify the completion date, and make sure the builder’s registration is up to date.
RERA has significantly shifted the balance of power between developers and homebuyers in India.
It is not perfect — enforcement still varies by state, and delays do still happen — but the framework gives buyers a real legal recourse that simply did not exist before 2017.
States like Maharashtra and Gujarat have shown that strong RERA implementation attracts more investment, not less. Developers who deliver on time actually benefit from the trust that RERA creates in the market. It turns out accountability is good for business after all.
As India’s urbanisation continues and new cities emerge as real estate hotspots, expect more states to tighten their RERA frameworks. For now, these seven states are setting the pace — and homebuyers across the country are better off for it.
Sources & References
1. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) — Annual Report on RERA Implementation: mohua.gov.in
2. MahaRERA Official Portal — maharera.mahaonline.gov.in
3. Gujarat RERA Official Portal — gujrera.gujarat.gov.in
4. Haryana RERA Official Portal — haryanarera.gov.in
5. TS RERA (Telangana) Official Portal — tsrera.telangana.gov.in
6. Karnataka RERA Official Portal — rera.karnataka.gov.in
7. RERA Odisha Official Portal — rera.odisha.gov.in
8. RERA Goa Official Portal — rera.goa.gov.in
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Harsh Katyan is a real estate content writer and researcher at Insta India Property. He specialises in covering Gurgaon and the Indian real estate market trends, property investment opportunities, and housing news.
He regularly publishes detailed property guides, market analyses, and investment insights to help buyers and investors make informed decisions.
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