How maintenance is calculated in Gurgaon luxury societies, typical per-sq-ft ranges, GST on maintenance, and how to check the real figure before you buy.
Gurgaon luxury apartments are usually charged maintenance per sq ft of super area each month. Published ranges for Golf Course Road societies are about ₹4–8 per sq ft, and DLF's The Dahlias was expected to charge ₹6–8. GST at 18% can apply when the monthly charge exceeds ₹7,500. Always get the latest bill for the exact unit.
Most Gurgaon societies charge common area maintenance per sq ft of super area (not carpet area) each month. A 3,000 sq ft apartment at ₹6 per sq ft pays ₹18,000 a month. Power backup, water, club usage and parking can be billed separately. New projects also collect a one-time interest-free maintenance security deposit and often a year of maintenance in advance at possession.
Published estimates for ultra-luxury Golf Course Road societies are around ₹4–8 per sq ft per month, so a 6,000 sq ft apartment pays roughly ₹24,000–₹48,000. Reports at the launch of DLF The Dahlias said its maintenance was expected to be ₹6–8 per sq ft, about ₹60,000 a month for a typical apartment. Some sources quote much higher figures for trophy units with extensive services. Because these numbers vary, treat them as a starting point only.
Under CBIC Circular 109/28/2019, a resident welfare association must charge 18% GST on a member's monthly contribution if it exceeds ₹7,500 and the association's annual turnover is ₹20 lakh or more. The limit applies per apartment. Whether GST applies to the whole amount or only the excess has been disputed in court, so check how your society bills it. Where the developer's maintenance agency runs the society, GST is normally added to the bill.
Security, housekeeping and gardening of common areas, lifts, common electricity, the facility management team, routine repairs, and often club or gym operations. Ask whether there is a sinking fund for major repairs (lift replacement, facade work, waterproofing) or whether those will be billed as one-off special charges.
For a resale home, ask the seller for the last three maintenance bills, a no-dues certificate from the maintenance agency and the current per-sq-ft rate. For a new launch, ask the developer for the estimated rate, the security deposit, the advance maintenance period and how the rate will be revised. Add the annual amount to your cost of ownership when comparing projects.
Published estimates for ultra-luxury Golf Course Road societies are about ₹4–8 per sq ft of super area per month. DLF's The Dahlias was reported at launch to expect ₹6–8 per sq ft. Get the latest bill for the exact unit.
Yes, 18% GST can apply when a member's monthly contribution exceeds ₹7,500 and the association's annual turnover is ₹20 lakh or more (CBIC Circular 109/28/2019). The limit is applied per apartment.
CBIC: Circular No. 109/28/2019-GST · The Realty Today: DLF launches The Dahlias (expected maintenance ₹6–8 per sq ft) · ClearTax: CBIC clarifies GST on housing society maintenance
Figures were checked on 2026-10-13. Rates, prices and rules change; confirm current figures with the official authority or the developer before acting. This guide is general information, not legal, tax or investment advice.