Authorities & RERA
The RERA Registration Fee
Every state charges differently. The method behind the number is the same everywhere.
The short answer
RERA registration fees are charged per square metre of the project's proposed built-up area, with a lower rate for residential development and a higher rate for commercial. The exact per-square-metre figure is set independently by each state, so there is no single national number.
How the fee is calculated
The Model RERA Rules set the structure that every state has adapted: a fee per square metre of the total proposed built-up area, calculated separately for the residential and commercial components of a mixed-use project. A larger project pays more in absolute terms, but the same rate applies per square metre regardless of size.
Real estate is a state subject under the Indian Constitution, and RERA is implemented through a state-specific authority and state-specific rules. The Act sets the framework. Each state's rules set the actual fee schedule, so Karnataka's per-square-metre rate is not the same as Maharashtra's or Telangana's.
Who pays it, and when
The promoter pays the registration fee at the time of filing the application, before the project can legally be advertised or sold. It is a one-time fee for the initial registration, separate from any fee charged later for an extension under Section 6.
The fee is not refundable if the application is rejected, which is one reason promoters generally complete their approvals and documentation before filing rather than using the RERA application itself as a first check.
Agent registration fees
Real estate agents who sell RERA-registered projects must themselves register with the state authority under Section 9. The agent fee is a small flat amount, unrelated to project size, and is far lower than a promoter's project registration fee.
How to check the exact figure
Because the rate is state-specific and does change, the only reliable source is the fee schedule published on that state's own RERA portal, usually inside the promoter registration form itself or a linked fee notification. Treat any other figure, including a round number quoted informally, as a starting estimate rather than the actual amount a promoter will pay.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RERA registration fee the same in every state?
No. Real estate is a state subject, and each state sets its own per-square-metre rate under its own RERA rules. The calculation method is broadly similar everywhere, but the actual figure is not.
Does the buyer pay any part of the RERA registration fee?
No. The registration fee is paid entirely by the promoter as a cost of registering the project. It is not itemised separately to buyers, though like any project cost it is ultimately reflected somewhere in pricing.
Is the fee different for residential and commercial space?
Yes. Most states charge a higher per-square-metre rate for commercial built-up area than for residential, reflecting the different scale and pricing of commercial development.
What happens if a promoter does not pay the registration fee?
The application is not processed and the project cannot legally be registered, which means it also cannot be advertised or sold. A project selling without a RERA number, past the threshold that requires one, has either not paid this fee or not applied at all.
Is the registration fee refunded if I cancel my booking?
No. The registration fee is a promoter-side cost paid to the state authority and has nothing to do with your individual booking or its cancellation terms.