For plots outside CMDA limits — Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram — DTCP fees are lower than CMDA but the structure is similar. Here's the real breakdown.
DTCP approval cost in 2026 for a typical 1,500 sq ft residential home in Chennai outskirts: ₹50,000–₹1,20,000 total. Development charge ₹1,500–₹3,800, scrutiny fee ₹2,000–₹5,000, refundable security deposit ₹30,000–₹65,000, infrastructure ₹2,000–₹12,000, consultant fee ₹15,000–₹40,000. Non-refundable portion after deposit refund: ₹20,000–₹55,000.
| Cost head | 1,000 sq ft | 1,500 sq ft | 2,000 sq ft | 3,000 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development charge | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| Scrutiny fee | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | ₹25,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹65,000 |
| Infrastructure | ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹12,000 |
| Homeli consultant fee | ₹15,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹38,000 |
| Total | ₹45,000 | ₹69,500 | ₹90,500 | ₹1,23,800 |
| After deposit refund | ₹20,000 | ₹29,500 | ₹40,500 | ₹58,800 |
DTCP is roughly 15–20% cheaper than CMDA for the same built area — lower scrutiny fees and lower security deposit ranges.
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