RERA Approval Process in Telangana — Complete 2026 Guide

Who must register under TS-RERA

TS-RERA registration is mandatory for any commercial or residential project where the land area exceeds 500 sqm or the project has more than 8 apartments. Even single-tower mid-rise launches in Hyderabad cross this threshold easily, so practically every gated launch needs to register before any marketing or sales activity.

Real-estate agents — defined broadly to include channel partners, brokers and agencies — must register separately. Without a TS-RERA number, an agent legally cannot facilitate any transaction in a registered project.

• Project size > 500 sqm OR > 8 units = mandatory project registration
• All agents (individual or firm) must hold a valid TS-RERA agent number
• Plot-only layouts under 500 sqm are exempt but still must declare details to buyers

Builder project registration — step by step

Builders must register the project before any advertisement, brochure printing or booking acceptance. The TS-RERA portal is the only valid registration channel.

The process typically takes 30–60 days end-to-end if documents are clean. Common reasons for rejection include incomplete approvals from HMDA/GHMC, missing CA-certified financial declarations, or mismatches between the proposed plan and the sanctioned plan.

• Step 1 — Create a TS-RERA portal account and assemble documents
• Step 2 — Upload approvals (HMDA/GHMC sanction, NOCs, environmental clearance)
• Step 3 — Submit project financials, completion timeline, allottee declarations
• Step 4 — Pay registration fee (₹5/sqm to ₹50/sqm depending on project type)
• Step 5 — Address queries; receive TS-RERA project number

Agent registration

Agent registration is comparatively lightweight — most applications are processed within 2–4 weeks. The fee is ₹25,000 for an individual and ₹50,000 for a firm. Renewal is required every five years.

Once registered, the agent number must appear on every advertisement, brochure, booking form and email signature used in the course of professional activity.

• Individual fee: ₹25,000 / Firm fee: ₹50,000
• Validity: 5 years; renewal mandatory before expiry
• Agent number must appear on all marketing collateral

Buyer protections under TS-RERA

Buyers benefit from several specific protections. Builders must use 70% of project receipts only for that project's construction (escrow rules). Carpet area — not super built-up — is the binding measurement on the agreement. Delays beyond the registered completion date trigger interest payments to allottees.

Before paying any token amount, always verify the project's TS-RERA number on the official TS-RERA portal. The portal lists project status, sanctioned plans, financials and any complaints filed.

Filing a complaint

If a builder violates the registered specifications, fails to deliver on time, or charges for super built-up area instead of carpet, the buyer can file a complaint on the TS-RERA portal with a fee of ₹1,000 per complaint.

Most cases are heard by the Adjudicating Officer; appeals go to the TS Real Estate Appellate Tribunal. Decisions are typically rendered within 60–120 days.