How additional FSI works for tourism projects
Under Section 14.5 (Non-Fiscal Incentives) of MTP 2024, tourism units and hospitality parks can avail additional FSI based on the width of the abutting road and local Development Control Regulations (DCR/UDCPR). This allows hotel developers to build more rooms and amenities on the same land parcel.
Additional FSI/FAR for tourism units based on road width and location — not a blanket waiver
FSI limits by road width
| Road width | Greater Mumbai | Rest of Maharashtra |
|---|---|---|
| 12 m | Up to 3.0 | Up to 3.0 |
| 18 m | Up to 4.0 | Up to 3.5 |
| 27 m+ | Up to 5.0 | Up to 4.0 |
Premium charges on additional FSI
- BMC (Mumbai): 50% of prevailing DCPR premium rate
- Zero premium regions: Vidarbha, Marathwada, Dhule, Nagpur, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg
- Other regions: 50% of UDCPR premium rate
- CBD areas: 50% of existing premium rate
- Payment: Premium payable in installments
FSI exemptions (not counted in FSI)
Basement parking, storage, DG set rooms excluded from FSI calculation
Recreational floor benefit
Hotels >15m height may add recreational floor up to 4.5m (open sides, not counted in FSI)
How to apply for tourism FSI
Tourism FSI is not a self-service application — it requires coordinated approvals from the Directorate of Tourism and your local planning authority. Contact Hotel Subsidy Solutions first — we secure the stamp duty NOC prior to land purchase, then DoT NOC, building sanction, and PRC registration.
Step 1: Contact Hotel Subsidy Solutions
Reach out to our team before any government filing. We review your site, zone, road width, and project scope — then prepare the documentation for stamp duty, DoT NOC, and planning authority submissions.
Step 2: Stamp Duty NOC from Directorate of Tourism
Obtain the stamp duty NOC from the Directorate of Tourism prior to land purchase — before you execute the sale deed, lease deed, or register the property. This must be secured before the DoT NOC for FSI and before any land transaction.
Step 3: Obtain NOC from Directorate of Tourism (for FSI)
After stamp duty exemption is in place, obtain the DoT NOC for tourism FSI. Local planning authorities (BMC, PMC, etc.) require this NOC before they will sanction your building plan with additional tourism FSI.
Step 4: Building Sanction with Tourism FSI
Submit your development proposal to the local planning authority along with the DoT NOC. Building sanction is granted with additional tourism FSI as per road width, with premium concessions in eligible districts.
Step 5: Provisional Registration Certificate (PRC)
PRC from the Directorate of Tourism is issued after building sanction is granted — not before. Once you have sanctioned plans, we file for PRC via the MAITRI portal to register your project under MTP 2024 for all fiscal incentives.
Start your application — our team secures stamp duty NOC before land purchase, then DoT NOC, building sanction, and PRC.
Call 7744977447Documents typically required for DoT NOC
- Site location map with road width and municipal jurisdiction
- Land ownership / lease documents and NA permission status
- Entity registration and project ownership details
- Preliminary architectural layout with proposed room count and building height
- Detailed Project Report (DPR) with estimated FCI breakdown
- Zone classification confirmation under MTP 2024
After building sanction — what PRC unlocks
- Registration under MTP 2024 for capital investment subsidy claims
- Stamp duty exemption certificate eligibility
- SGST reimbursement and electricity duty exemption registration
- Interest subvention on term loans after commercial operations
- Premium, development, and ancillary FSI charges payable in installments
- Excluded zones: Agriculture Zones, NDZ, and special zones under prevailing DCR
FSI waiver vs additional FSI — know the difference
Many developers search for "FSI waiver for hotels in Maharashtra." The correct policy term is "additional FSI" with concessional premium rates. In Vidarbha, Marathwada, Dhule, Nagpur, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, the premium is fully waived — effectively allowing extra floors at no premium cost. In Mumbai (BMC), you pay 50% of the prevailing DCPR premium rate.