The Haryana affordable housing scheme has been stalled in several National Capital Region (NCR) cities as rising land and construction costs squeeze margins and delay projects. Developers have deferred launches and slowed work on ongoing developments, while prospective buyers face uncertainty over possession timelines. The slowdown has affected both new supply and the pace of completion across towns bordering the capital.

The stalling of projects has led to a build up of unsold inventory and created pressure on prices, undermining the affordability objective of the scheme. Financial stress for some developers has increased as cost overruns and prolonged construction schedules raise funding needs. Buyers and lenders are reported to be taking a cautious stance, which has further slowed sales and disbursements. Market analysts say delayed projects risk eroding consumer trust and could slow urban affordable housing uptake until costs stabilise.

Key factors cited for the disruption include sharp increases in land prices, higher costs of construction materials and wage inflation in the sector, which have eroded expected margins. Constraints in obtaining timely regulatory clearances and rising financing costs have compounded delays, forcing a reassessment of project timelines. The combined effect has reduced the feasibility of previously viable projects under the affordable housing framework. Absent prompt corrective action by authorities and developers, the cumulative effect may force adjustments to eligibility, project design and timelines to maintain the scheme's social objectives and investor confidence effectively.

State authorities and stakeholders are expected to explore measures to revive the scheme, including targeted fiscal support, adjustments to cost norms and faster clearances to restore developer confidence. Developers may also look to rework designs, phase deliveries or seek alternative financing to bridge gaps without compromising quality. The outcome will be critical for meeting housing targets in the NCR and for reaffirming policy credibility in affordable housing initiatives.