Status checked on 23 September 2026 against DHA Lahore’s own notices, maps and regulations
What is the future of DHA Lahore?
The future of DHA Lahore is taking shape in the south-east of the city. Phase 9 Prism is being handed over plot by plot, and beside it lies Phase X (Phase 10), which DHA describes as the largest project it has undertaken but which is still traded only as files. Most plots handed over in 2026 are 1 Kanal, so the next wave of new houses is most likely to rise in Prism and in the last sectors of Phases 7 and 8.
Where plots are being handed over
DHA opened possession on 2,571 plots in 25 notices between 19 March and 19 August 2026. Phase 9 Prism accounts for 2,085 of them, including 1,258 in Sector L alone.
Phase 10 (Phase X)
Files only. DHA describes it as about 180,000 Kanals between Ferozepur Road and Bedian Road, but has published no map, ballot or plot numbers.
Phase 13 (Phase XIII)
Files only. This is the former DHA City scheme, under DHA’s control since 2019, with no map, ballot or possession notice on DHA’s website.
The deadline that matters
Once possession opens on a plot, the owner has three years to start construction before DHA’s non-construction penalty applies (Regulation 17(a)).
This guide covers what DHA has published and what it means for building. It does not forecast prices.
DHA Lahore’s 2026 handover in one picture
Every possession notice DHA Lahore published from January to 23 September 2026, opened and counted plot by plot.
2,571
plots handed over in 25 DHA possession notices, 19 March to 19 August 2026
81%in Phase 9 Prism
2 in 3residential plots were 1 or 2 Kanal
- Phase 9 Prism2,085
- Phase VII247
- Phase VIII, incl. Ivy Green180
- Phase VI40
- Phase V17
- Phase IX Town2
August was the busiest month: nine notices, two of them for conditional possession in Phase VIII.
- 1 Kanal1,453
- 2 Kanal18
- 10 Marla599
- 5 Marla78
- Commercial423
1,471 of 2,148 residential plots were 1 Kanal or 2 Kanal. Sector L of Prism alone released 768 plots of 1 Kanal on 25 May.
Every phase, 23 September 2026
Files only
No DHA map, ballot or plot numbers
- Phase X (Phase 10)About 180,000 Kanals, by DHA’s description
- Phase XIII (ex DHA City)Under DHA control since 2019
Handing over in 2026
New plots opening sector by sector
- Phase 9 Prism7 notices, 2,085 plots
- Phase VII5 notices, 247 plots
- Phase VIII8 notices, 180 plots
- Phase IX Town1 notice, 2 plots
Final plots
Established phases, a few plots still opening
- Phase VI2 notices, 40 plots
- Phase V2 notices, 17 plots
No 2026 notices
Build on plots already in possession
- Phase XI RahbarLatest notice 2 October 2024
- Phase XII (EME), Phases I to IVNot listed on DHA’s possession page
Source: DHA Lahore possession page and the 25 notices it links for 2026, each opened and counted by Avenir Developments on 23 September 2026. Two Phase VIII notices (7 and 11 August, 72 plots) grant conditional possession. Commercial plots are counted in the phase totals.
What is DHA Phase 10 (Phase X), and when can you build there?
Phase X, also written Phase 10, is the next large phase of DHA Lahore. DHA’s own website describes it as about 180,000 Kanals between Ferozepur Road and Bedian Road, adjacent to Phase 9 Prism, calls it the largest project DHA Lahore has undertaken, and says it will have direct access to the Lahore Ring Road. Property dealers often call it the former Phase 9 extension.
What DHA has not yet published matters more to anyone planning a house.
| Question | Status | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Published by DHA | Between Ferozepur Road and Bedian Road, next to Phase 9 Prism | DHA Lahore article, July 2025, updated December 2025 |
| Size | Published by DHA | About 180,000 Kanals, by DHA’s own description | Same DHA article |
| Map or master plan | Not published | DHA’s maps page lists Phases I to IX, XI and XII only | DHA Lahore maps page |
| Ballot and plot numbers | Not published | No ballot notice. DHA’s schedule of transfer charges lists Phases X and XIII as plot files before balloting | DHA transfer charges schedule |
| Installment plan or booking forms | Market report only | Dealers reported forms for December 2025, then a delay. No form, bank or schedule appears on DHA’s website | Property dealer reports, not confirmed by DHA |
| Possession | Not published | No Phase X notice on DHA’s possession page | DHA Lahore possession page |
A Phase X file is a right to a plot of a stated size, not a plot. Until a ballot assigns plot numbers and DHA publishes the layout, nobody knows a plot’s width and depth, the road it faces, its orientation or whether it is a corner, and those are the facts a house design starts from. The only precedent at this scale is Phase 9 Prism: its first possession notice on DHA’s website is dated 13 May 2022, and DHA was still opening Prism sectors in August 2026. If Phase X follows a similar pattern, owners should plan in years.
What is DHA Phase 13?
Phase XIII is the former DHA City scheme. DHA Lahore took administrative control after a Supreme Court order, renamed the project Phase XIII and opened transfers from 1 August 2019, as Zameen News reported at the time. Property dealers place it near Thokar Niaz Baig, off Kacha Band Road; DHA has not published a map that confirms the boundary.
In September 2026 it stands where Phase X does: listed as plot files before balloting in DHA’s schedule of charges, with no map on DHA’s maps page and no possession notice. At least one property portal states that Phase 13 balloting is complete. We found no DHA notice that supports this.
Roads that will shape the next phases
In April 2026 the Punjab Chief Minister approved Southern Loop 4 of the Lahore Ring Road, the section planned to run about 17 km from Maraka on Multan Road, across the Ravi, towards the M-2 motorway (route as reported by Dawn). It would improve access on the western side of the city, where Phase XII (DHA EME) sits on Multan Road. No construction timetable has been published. On the eastern side, DHA says Phase X will connect directly to the existing Ring Road.
Terms that decide whether you can build
FileA right to be allocated a plot of a stated size in a phase, before any plot number or location exists.
BallotDHA’s draw that assigns plot numbers to files. Until it happens, there is no plot to survey or design for.
Allotment or allocation letterDHA’s letter conveying a particular plot to a named owner, as defined in Regulation 2(b)(2) to (4) of DHA’s Construction and Development Regulations.
PossessionDHA’s notice that listed plots are ready to hand over from a stated date. Building can then be planned against real dimensions.
Conditional possessionThe wording DHA used for two Phase VIII notices in August 2026. The notices do not state the conditions, so ask DHA before fixing a start date.
Non-construction penaltyCharged when construction has not started within three years of possession opening (Regulations 13 and 17).
Which DHA Lahore phases can you build in now?
DHA opens possession plot by plot. Each notice lists the plot numbers that are ready and the date from which DHA will hand them over, so the first check for any owner is whether their plot number appears in one. The table covers every phase as of 23 September 2026.
| Phase | Notices in 2026 | Plots handed over in 2026 | Plot sizes in those notices | What it means for building |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 9 Prism | 7, from 6 May to 4 August | 2,085 | 1 Kanal: 1,221; 10 Marla: 480; 2 Kanal: 18; commercial: 366 | The largest pool of newly buildable 1 and 2 Kanal plots. Sector L alone released 1,258 plots on 25 May. |
| Phase VII | 5, from 19 March to 19 August | 247 | 1 Kanal: 159; 10 Marla: 58; commercial: 30 | Late handovers in a phase whose possession notices began in 2021. One notice on 10 August released 175 plots. |
| Phase VIII, including Ivy Green | 8, from 7 May to 11 August; two grant conditional possession | 180 | 1 Kanal: 59; 10 Marla: 45; 5 Marla: 76 | Most of the year’s 5 Marla handovers, in Ivy Green. Ask DHA what the conditions are on the Sector D and Sector Y notices. |
| Phase VI | 2, on 19 June and 6 August | 40 | 1 Kanal: 1; 10 Marla: 12; commercial: 27 | An established phase with a few plots still being handed over. |
| Phase V | 2, on 19 and 30 March | 17 | 1 Kanal: 13; 10 Marla: 4 | An established phase with a few plots still being handed over. |
| Phase IX Town | 1, on 21 May | 2 | 5 Marla: 2 | A small phase on Bedian Road; DHA’s map shows 5, 8 and 10 Marla plots. |
| Phase XI Rahbar | None; the latest is dated 2 October 2024 | None in 2026 | Not applicable | Five sectors, with Sector V being merged in. Plots in sectors opened between 2022 and 2024 can be built on now. |
| Phase XII (DHA EME) | Not listed on DHA’s possession page | Not listed | Not applicable | An established scheme on Multan Road near Thokar Niaz Baig, now administered by DHA Lahore. |
| Phases I to IV | Not listed on DHA’s possession page | Not listed | Not applicable | Built-up phases. New houses are usually rebuilds, which need DHA approval before demolition (Regulation 13(c)). |
| Phase X and Phase XIII | None | None | Files only | Nothing to design yet: no plot numbers and no map. |
How to check your own plot
Open DHA Lahore’s possession page, choose your phase and open each notice as a PDF; plot numbers are listed by sector and plot size. Rely on the PDF, not the link text. On 23 September 2026 at least two links were mislabelled: the Phase 9 Prism Sector L notice of 25 May 2026 sits under Phase IX Town with a 2025 date, and a Phase VIII Ivy Green notice of 24 June 2026 is labelled 2025.
What happens after DHA opens possession on your plot?
DHA Lahore’s Construction and Development Regulations set the deadlines. Page numbers below are the printed pages of the regulations file DHA currently links from its website.
3 yearsto start construction after possession opensRegulation 17(a)
21 working daysfor DHA to scrutinise a complete drawing setRegulation 16(a)
2 yearsto complete the building after drawing approvalRegulation 17(b)
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Possession opens
Your plot number appears in a DHA notice. The three-year window to start construction runs from this date (Regulation 17(a), page 19). If you buy the plot after those three years, you have 24 months from the date of transfer (Regulation 13(e), page 17).
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Design, structure and services
DHA needs architectural, structural, MEP and fire safety drawings, stability certificates and 3D views, with the building plans signed by a registered architect (Regulations 14 and 15, pages 17 to 19). This stage decides how much of the three years is left for building.
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Soil report
The submission must include an original soil or geotechnical report, valid for one year (Regulation 14(p), page 17). Commission it when the design is nearly final so it is still valid on the day you submit.
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Scrutiny and approval
Building Control scrutinises drawings within 21 working days. If they are returned for changes, the 21 days restart on resubmission (Regulation 16, page 19). Approved drawings are valid for two years (Regulation 17(c), page 19).
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Demarcation and site checks
Apply for physical demarcation after approval (Regulation 6, page 14). DHA then verifies the layout, the DPC level, the start of the first-floor structure, the finished grey structure and final completion (Regulation 18, page 20).
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Completion certificate
Complete the building within two years of approval (Regulation 17(b), page 19). DHA normally issues the completion certificate within 20 days if there are no violations, and it must be obtained within three years of approval or a monthly fine applies (Regulation 48, page 34).
What this means for timing: start design as soon as you know your plot number. Every month spent on design and on DHA’s comments comes out of the three-year window, and changes after approval need a revised drawing (Regulation 20, page 21). Height, covered area, setbacks and basements are explained in our DHA Lahore building byelaws guide.
Owners living abroad can appoint someone in Pakistan through a special power of attorney issued by DHA to submit applications, pay charges and undertake construction on their behalf (Regulation 63, page 40).
Which DHA Lahore phase is right for building now?
No phase suits everyone. The choice turns on how soon you want to build, the plot size you need and whether you want finished streets around you. The table matches common situations to what DHA’s 2026 notices show.
| If you want to | Look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Build a 1 or 2 Kanal house within the next year or two | Phase 9 Prism, and the Phase VII and VIII sectors named in 2026 notices | 1,471 of the 2,148 residential plots handed over in 2026 were 1 or 2 Kanal, and 1,239 of those are in Prism. |
| Build a 10 Marla or 5 Marla house soon | Prism Sector L, Phase VIII Ivy Green, Phase IX Town and the Phase XI Rahbar sectors already in possession | Sector L released 464 plots of 10 Marla on 25 May; Ivy Green released 72 plots of 5 Marla in 2026; Rahbar’s sectors received possession between 2022 and 2024. |
| Build on a finished street with services long in place | Phases I to VI | Mostly rebuilds. DHA approval is required before demolishing an existing house, and excavation must protect neighbouring buildings (Regulations 13(c) and 42(a)). |
| Buy now and build much later | Phase X or Phase XIII files | Nothing can be designed until a ballot assigns plot numbers and DHA publishes the layout. |
| Build a commercial building | Prism’s commercial sectors (MCZ-1, PCA and PCC) and Phase VII Sector Z | 423 commercial plots were handed over in 2026, 366 of them in Prism. |
If you are comparing DHA with Lake City or Bahria Town, our guide to the best areas to build a luxury home in Lahore and Islamabad covers that decision, and the future of DHA Islamabad covers DHA’s phases there.
What this means for your project
You hold a Phase X or XIII file
Keep the file’s documents and transfer record in order, and follow DHA’s own website and official channels for the ballot, not dealer groups. Design work before a plot number exists is wasted, because the plot’s width, depth, road and orientation drive the layout. When the ballot happens, start with a feasibility layout on the actual plot.
Your plot is in a 2026 notice
Your three-year window is running. Take possession, confirm demarcation and any conditions, then start the design so the soil report, drawings and DHA scrutiny fit well inside the window. See how a 1 Kanal house design is developed, and set a budget with the construction cost calculator before drawings are fixed.
You are rebuilding in an established phase
Allow time for demolition approval and for building beside occupied houses, where DHA requires steps to protect adjacent buildings during excavation and demolition. For a finished example in Phase 6, see the 1 Kanal modern house Avenir designed there.
You live abroad
Every step in the timetable can be handled in Pakistan by someone you appoint through DHA’s special power of attorney (Regulation 63). Keep the design and specification decisions with you and settle them before site work starts. Building from abroad explains how Avenir works with owners outside Pakistan.
Questions plot owners ask about DHA Lahore’s new phases
Where is DHA Phase 10 Lahore located?
DHA Lahore describes Phase X as lying between Ferozepur Road and Bedian Road, adjacent to Phase 9 Prism. It has not published a map or master plan on its website, so exact boundaries and sectors are not yet public (checked 23 September 2026).
Has DHA Phase 10 been balloted?
No ballot notice has been published on DHA Lahore’s website. DHA’s schedule of transfer charges lists Phase X among the phases traded as plot files before balloting. Treat any booking form or plot number offered outside DHA’s own channels with caution.
What is DHA Phase 13 Lahore?
It is the former DHA City scheme, placed under DHA Lahore’s control after a Supreme Court order and renamed Phase XIII in 2019. It is still at file stage, with no map or possession notice on DHA’s website.
Which DHA Lahore phase has the most plots being handed over?
Phase 9 Prism. Of the 2,571 plots DHA opened for possession in 2026 up to 23 September, 2,085 were in Prism, including 1,258 in Sector L on 25 May.
How do I know if possession has opened on my plot?
Open the notices on DHA Lahore’s possession page and search for your sector and plot number. Each notice lists plot numbers and the date from which possession is handed over. Check the PDF itself, because some links on the page carry the wrong phase or year.
How long do I have to start building after possession?
Three years from the date possession opens, under Regulation 17(a) of DHA’s Construction and Development Regulations. If you buy after those three years, you have 24 months from the date of transfer (Regulation 13(e)).
How long does DHA take to approve house drawings?
DHA’s Building Control is required to scrutinise drawings within 21 working days. If drawings are returned and resubmitted, the 21 days start again (Regulation 16). Approved drawings are valid for two years.
What does conditional possession mean in DHA Lahore?
It is the wording DHA used for two Phase VIII notices in August 2026, for Sectors D and Y. The notices do not state the conditions, so ask DHA’s possession office what applies before you fix a construction start date.
Can I build a house in DHA Lahore while living abroad?
Yes. DHA’s regulations allow a registered owner to appoint someone through a special power of attorney issued by DHA to submit applications, pay charges and undertake construction on their behalf (Regulation 63).
How this guide was checked
Written by [Author name, role at Avenir Developments]. Every status in this guide comes from DHA Lahore’s own website, read on 23 September 2026: we opened all 25 possession notices published in 2026 and counted the plots in each, checked the phase maps page, and read the regulations file DHA currently links. Where a fact comes from news or market reports, the text says so. We do not publish price forecasts. DHA issues new notices every few weeks, so this page is re-checked every quarter.
- 1DHA Lahore: possession noticesAll 25 notices for 2026 opened and counted, 23 September 2026
- 2DHA Lahore: phase mapsMaps listed for Phases I to IX, XI and XII, 23 September 2026
- 3DHA Lahore: DHA Phase X, The Mega-City of the FuturePublished 21 July 2025, updated 29 December 2025
- 4DHA Lahore: Construction and Development Regulations 2014, as currently publishedFile linked from DHA’s website, read 23 September 2026; printed page numbers cited
- 5DHA Lahore: schedule of transfer chargesTransfer fee for plot files before balloting, Phases X and XIII
- 6DHA Lahore: Phase XI RahbarFive sectors; Sector V merger in process
- 7DHA Lahore: DHA EME, Phase XIILocation on Multan Road
- 8Zameen News: DHA City Office opens in Phase VI, Lahore7 August 2019
- 9The Nation: CM approves SL-4 Ring Road segment15 April 2026
- 10Dawn: Land acquisition process for ring road’s Southern Loop-IV begins29 March 2019
