Saudi Authorities Clamp Down on Unauthorized Housing Splits with Up to SR200,000 Fines
Riyadh: The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing is intensifying efforts to curb unauthorized residential property divisions, threatening fines up to SR200,000 for offenders.
The Saudi Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has launched a crackdown on the unlicensed division of housing units for investment purposes.
A statement from the ministry detailed various violations including subdividing homes without permits, installing internal doors, and altering exit points through building setbacks.
These actions are said to compromise public safety, strain municipal infrastructure, and affect social and economic equilibrium in populated regions.
To aid these efforts, local authorities are increasing inspections and utilizing information gathered from the "Balady" app, a monitoring tool designed to swiftly identify and rectify infractions.
The ministry emphasizes that all individuals involved — including property advertisers, owners, investors, and tenants — will face legal consequences for non-compliance with municipal laws, as unauthorized housing modifications carry penalties of up to SR200,000.
Additionally, there is a warning against promoting or renting subdivided properties on digital platforms without the necessary authorization from local authorities, citing detrimental impacts on residential standards.
The public is encouraged to report violations via the "Balady" app or by contacting the unified hotline (940).
A statement from the ministry detailed various violations including subdividing homes without permits, installing internal doors, and altering exit points through building setbacks.
These actions are said to compromise public safety, strain municipal infrastructure, and affect social and economic equilibrium in populated regions.
To aid these efforts, local authorities are increasing inspections and utilizing information gathered from the "Balady" app, a monitoring tool designed to swiftly identify and rectify infractions.
The ministry emphasizes that all individuals involved — including property advertisers, owners, investors, and tenants — will face legal consequences for non-compliance with municipal laws, as unauthorized housing modifications carry penalties of up to SR200,000.
Additionally, there is a warning against promoting or renting subdivided properties on digital platforms without the necessary authorization from local authorities, citing detrimental impacts on residential standards.
The public is encouraged to report violations via the "Balady" app or by contacting the unified hotline (940).
