# DHA Peshawar review: legal status, sectors with possession and plot prices

URL: https://which.pk/property/peshawar/dha-peshawar/
Author: Ahtisham
Updated: 25 Oct 2026

## Summary

DHA Peshawar is a statutory authority under the DHA Peshawar Act 2009, a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa law. Sectors A and B got possession in 2019, C in 2020, Prism was inaugurated in 2023 and G completed in 2024; Sector E is under development. On Zameen, the average 10 marla plot listing was Rs 1.40 crore in August 2026, up 50% in two years, and 5 marla was Rs 88.3 lakh. DHA doesn't publish its residential transfer fees.

DHA Peshawar is a statutory authority under its own Khyber Pakhtunkhwa law, the **DHA Peshawar Act 2009**. Sectors A, B and C have had possession since 2019 and 2020, and DHA lists Prism and G as delivered by 2024. Prices rose fast: on Zameen, the average 10 marla plot was **Rs 1.40 crore** in August 2026, up 50% in two years.

## Is DHA Peshawar legal?

Yes. The **Defence Housing Authority Peshawar Act 2009** (NWFP Act X of 2009) was passed by the provincial assembly on 21 January 2009 and published on 24 April 2009. It is deemed to have taken effect from 14 September 2008, and it was amended in 2010.

The Corps Commander Peshawar chairs the Governing Body, with the provincial Chief Secretary as vice-chairman. The Act covers land notified as DHA's "specified area" in Peshawar and adjoining districts. DHA says the project was announced in 2014 and opened to the public that year.

## Which DHA Peshawar sectors have possession?

Possession means handing over a developed plot you can build on. DHA's site uses sectors, not phases.

| Sector | Status (date we could check) |
|---|---|
| A and B | Possession from November 2019 |
| C | Possession set for 29 July 2020 |
| Prism | Inaugurated 2023 |
| G | Development completed and inaugurated 2024 |
| E | Development started 2025 |

To take possession, you get an NOC (no-objection certificate) from DHA's Transfer Branch, then the plot is handed over by its Town Planning and Building Control directorate. DHA's notice says a possession NOC stays valid for **6 months** before construction, and NOCs issued before 30 August 2024 were cancelled.

DHA also maps Sector G1 and commercial zones A and B. For files, DHA set a ballot for **10 September 2026** for affidavit files and intimation letters issued by 5 September 2026. DHA says inclusion in the ballot doesn't guarantee a plot number, and we found no result as of 25 October 2026.

## What is the DHA Peshawar per marla price?

DHA doesn't publish resale prices, so we use Zameen's listing index. It averages asking prices across all sectors, so a change in which sectors are listed moves the number.

| Plot | Aug 2024 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 marla | Rs 61.45 lakh | Rs 62.45 lakh | Rs 88.26 lakh |
| 10 marla | Rs 93.25 lakh | Rs 1.02 crore | Rs 1.40 crore |

That works out to about **Rs 14 lakh a marla** for 10 marla plots and Rs 17.7 lakh a marla for 5 marla plots in August 2026 (our calculation).

The 5 marla average was Rs 21.54 lakh in March 2018 and rose 44% between August 2024 and August 2026.

The 10 marla average was Rs 21.16 lakh in April 2016. Most of the recent rise came in 2026: it was Rs 1.05 crore in February 2026.

## What is the DHA Peshawar transfer fee?

DHA's transfer page says residential charges "vary case to case according to plot size", and it doesn't list them. The only published table is for **commercial plots**: Rs 100,000 for 4 marla, Rs 200,000 for 5 marla, Rs 275,000 for 8 marla and Rs 500,000 for 1 kanal.

Late submission of transfer papers, more than 30 days, costs 25% a year of the transfer fee. The last residential figures we found are old: in May 2016, Zameen reported Rs 64,000 for 10 marla and Rs 103,000 for 1 kanal. Ask DHA's transfer office for the current fee before you agree a price.

The process: the seller gets a No Demand Certificate (NDC), both parties sign the transfer register at DHA's Transfer Office, and the buyer applies for a fresh allotment letter within 30 days. Government taxes are separate; see our guide to [tax on property sales](/property/guides/tax-on-property-sale-pakistan/).

**Deal through DHA's authorised dealers:** DHA Peshawar publishes a list of authorised property dealers and advises buyers to deal only through them. Check the file or plot with DHA's verification service before you pay, and make sure every instalment due is cleared.

## Does DHA Peshawar have gas, electricity and water?

DHA lists **provision of electricity** and **Sui gas** among its services, and water filtration plants in Sectors A, B and C, as of October 2026. It gives no dates by sector, so ask DHA in writing about your sector before you pay.

## How did DHA Peshawar get its land?

In 2014, the provincial revenue department banned land sales in the areas marked for DHA, including land opposite Regi Lalma Township on Nasir Bagh Road. Dawn reported that farmers and a former agriculture minister objected to housing on fertile land and said they would go to court.

By January 2015, Dawn reported, DHA had taken possession of about 6,000 kanals on the Regi side and was acquiring about 4,000 more. We found no later court ruling on the scheme.

## How easy is it to resell a DHA Peshawar plot?

Zameen showed **1,426 plots for sale** in DHA Peshawar on 25 October 2026, the most of the three new DHA cities we reviewed. Buyers abroad can read our guide to [buying property as an overseas Pakistani](/property/guides/overseas-pakistani-property/).

## Where is DHA Peshawar?

DHA Peshawar is in the west of the city, off Nasir Bagh Road and the Northern Bypass, next to the University of Peshawar. Measured on OpenStreetMap, Pakistan Chowk inside DHA is about 10.6 km in a straight line from Bacha Khan International Airport and 12.5 km from Peshawar Cantonment railway station.

Compare it with other DHA projects: [DHA Islamabad](/property/islamabad/dha-islamabad/), [DHA Quetta](/property/quetta/dha-quetta/) and [DHA Bahawalpur](/property/bahawalpur/dha-bahawalpur/).

More guides: [DHA Lahore review](/property/lahore/dha-lahore/), [DHA Multan review](/property/multan/dha-multan/) and [how we score societies](/methodology/).

## DHA Peshawar: facts and scorecard

- Approval: DHA approved
- 5 marla plot: Rs 88.26 lakh
- Possession: Partly given
- Our score: 6.6/10

- Legal status: 8/10 (Own provincial law, the DHA Peshawar Act 2009; the Corps Commander Peshawar chairs the Governing Body.)
- Possession & development: 6/10 (Sectors A, B (2019), C (2020), Prism (2023) and G (2024) delivered; Sector E still under development and files awaiting a 2026 ballot.)
- Price & appreciation: 7/10 (Zameen's 10 marla average rose 50% to Rs 1.40 crore and 5 marla 44% to Rs 88.3 lakh between Aug 2024 and Aug 2026.)
- Utilities: 6/10 (DHA lists electricity, Sui gas and filtration plants in Sectors A, B and C, but gives no dates by sector.)
- Developer track record: 6/10 (Five sectors delivered or inaugurated from 2019 to 2024; the 2014 land acquisition drew farmers' objections.)
- Location: 6/10 (On the Northern Bypass near University Road; about 10.6 km in a straight line from the airport and 12.5 km from Peshawar Cantt station.)
- Resale liquidity: 7/10 (1,426 plots listed on Zameen on 25 Oct 2026, and DHA runs a register of authorised dealers.)

**Suits:** Peshawar buyers who want a plot with possession in Sectors A, B, C, Prism or G and plan to build.

**Avoid if:** You are buying an affidavit file and need a plot number soon; ballot inclusion doesn't guarantee one.

**Main risks:** Residential transfer fees aren't published; DHA says they vary by plot size. Possession NOCs are valid for 6 months; those issued before 30 August 2024 were cancelled. Prices rose fast in 2026, so recent buyers carry more downside if the market cools. Commercial plots not built within 4 years pay a yearly fine.

## Questions people ask

### Is DHA Peshawar legal?

Yes. It is a statutory authority under the Defence Housing Authority Peshawar Act 2009, passed by the provincial assembly in January 2009. The Corps Commander Peshawar chairs its Governing Body.

### What is the DHA Peshawar per marla price?

Zameen's average 10 marla listing was Rs 1.40 crore in August 2026, about Rs 14 lakh a marla. The 5 marla average was Rs 88.3 lakh, about Rs 17.7 lakh a marla.

### What is the price of a 5 marla plot in DHA Peshawar?

Zameen's average 5 marla listing was Rs 88.26 lakh in August 2026, up from Rs 61.45 lakh in August 2024.

### What is the DHA Peshawar transfer fee?

DHA says residential transfer charges vary by plot size and doesn't list them on its website. Its published commercial table charges Rs 200,000 for a 5 marla plot and Rs 500,000 for 1 kanal.

### Which DHA Peshawar sectors have possession?

Sectors A and B from November 2019 and Sector C from July 2020. DHA lists Sector Prism as inaugurated in 2023 and Sector G development as completed in 2024.

## Sources

- [The Defence Housing Authority Peshawar Act, 2009 (NWFP Act X of 2009)](https://www.pakp.gov.pk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-Defence-Housing-Authority-Peshawar-Act-2009-Act-No.-X-2009-1.pdf), Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [DHA Peshawar home page: milestones, services and notices](https://www.dhapeshawar.org/), DHA Peshawar (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [Regular Transfer of Property](https://www.dhapeshawar.org/regular-transfer), DHA Peshawar (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [Charges and penalties (commercial)](https://www.dhapeshawar.org/Content/Pdf/DHAPComCharges%26Penalties.pdf), DHA Peshawar (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [Plot Possession & Construction Process](https://www.dhapeshawar.org/Plot-Possession-Construction-Process), DHA Peshawar (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [DHA Peshawar Ballot 2026: FAQs](https://www.dhapeshawar.org/Content/ballotfaqs/FAQs%20English.pdf), DHA Peshawar (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [DHA plans housing projects on farmland](https://www.dawn.com/news/1117227), Dawn (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [DHA to launch mega housing scheme in Peshawar](https://www.dawn.com/news/1158367), Dawn (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [Plot possessions transfer underway in DHA Peshawar](https://www.zameen.com/news/plot-possessions-transfer-underway-in-dha-peshawar.html), Zameen News (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [DHA Peshawar announces possession in Sector C](https://www.zameen.com/news/dha-peshawar-announces-possession-in-sector-c.html), Zameen News (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [DHA Peshawar to begin urgent transfers](https://www.zameen.com/news/dha-peshawar-to-begin-urgent-transfers.html), Zameen News (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [Residential plot price index, DHA Defence Peshawar, 5 marla](https://www.zameen.com/index/buy/residential_plots/peshawar/dha-defence-9050/5-marla/), Zameen.com (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [Residential plot price index, DHA Defence Peshawar, 10 marla](https://www.zameen.com/index/buy/residential_plots/peshawar/dha-defence-9050/10-marla/), Zameen.com (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [Plots for sale in DHA Defence, Peshawar](https://www.zameen.com/Plots/Peshawar_DHA_Defence-9050-1.html), Zameen.com (accessed 25 Oct 2026)