Haryana has proposed new FAR rules that would allow a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 264% on residential plots of up to 250 sq m, while keeping the building height cap at 16.5 metres. FAR is the total built-up area allowed on a plot as a share of the plot's size, so 264% FAR on a 200 sq m plot means up to 528 sq m of construction.
The Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) issued a public notice on 2 November 2026 proposing amendments to the Haryana Building Code, 2017. Objections and suggestions can be sent until 1 December.
Haryana FAR rules: plot-wise limits
According to PropTech Pulse, the draft sets base and maximum FAR by plot size. For plots up to 100 sq m, base FAR is 165% and maximum FAR is 264%, with ground coverage of 75%.
Plots above 100 sq m and up to 250 sq m have a base FAR of 145% and a maximum of 264%, also with 75% ground coverage. Plots above 250 sq m and up to 350 sq m have a base FAR of 130% and a maximum of 240%, with 66% ground coverage.
Plots above 500 sq m and up to 1,000 sq m have a base FAR of 100% and a maximum of 240%. News agency UNI also reported a maximum FAR of 264% for plots up to 250 sq m and 240% for plots above 250 sq m up to 1,000 sq m.
What changes and what does not
The maximum FAR includes additional purchasable FAR, meaning owners can buy extra floor space from the state on top of the base FAR, subject to approvals. PropTech Pulse reported that the draft does not raise the base FAR itself; it writes the maximum limits into the building code.
Height stays capped at 16.5 metres for all categories. That allows a stilt-plus-four-floor (S+4) structure, with stilt parking on the ground level, and one basement is permitted.
The notice was signed by DTCP Director General Dr J Ganesan and says the amendments have been approved by the government, with objections invited before further action.
What it means for plot owners and buyers
For owners of smaller plots in DTCP-licensed colonies in cities such as Gurugram and Faridabad, the draft spells out how much they can build if they buy extra FAR. This matters for families planning to rebuild or add floors, and for builders who develop independent floors on plots.
For buyers of builder floors, more permissible area can mean more units on a plot, but the 16.5 m height limit stays. Parking, water and other civic services in plotted colonies are among the issues residents may raise in objections.
The rules are still a draft. Owners should wait for the final notification before planning construction or paying for additional FAR.
Sources
- Aurum PropTech Pulse: Haryana Proposes FAR Up to 264% for Residential Plots — published 6 November 2026.
- UNI: Panchkula report on Haryana's proposed FAR amendments for residential plots — published 3 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the new maximum FAR for residential plots in Haryana?
Under the draft, plots up to 250 sq m can have a maximum FAR of 264%, and plots above 250 sq m up to 1,000 sq m can have up to 240%, including purchasable FAR.
Has Haryana increased the building height limit?
No. The draft keeps the maximum building height at 16.5 metres, allowing stilt parking plus four floors.
What is the last date to send objections on Haryana's FAR draft?
Objections and suggestions on the DTCP notice, issued on 2 November 2026, can be sent until 1 December 2026.