Real estate expert Matar Al-Shammari explained how to obtain a free apartment through the Developmental Housing Program, as well as the groups eligible to benefit from the program.
In a tweet posted on his page on the social media platform “X,” Al-Shammari said that the groups eligible to receive a free apartment through the Developmental Housing Program are divorcees, widows, the unemployed, and those with limited income.
He added that these groups can register and apply for a free apartment by following these steps:
- Register on the Ministry of Housing website here (Development Housing Program here).
- Register with Social Security here.
- Register with one of the associations accredited by the Ministry of Housing in the region.
- Have an electronic lease agreement.
- The beneficiary must not own any property registered in their name.
- Ensure the beneficiary’s name is on the waiting list of one of the associations.
How to get free housing through the Developmental Housing Program #Tips_on real estate and financing pic.twitter.com/hcmn634HAP
— Matar Al-Shammari, Real Estate and Investment Consultant (@mnfr10) June 22, 2023
Development Housing Program
The Developmental Housing Program aims to provide housing units under a right-of-use arrangement to eligible families and those most in need in the community who are under the care of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and registered on the Housing Support Portal, in collaboration and partnership with civil society organizations and institutions spread across all cities and provinces of the Kingdom.
The housing program was launched in 2018, and from the outset focused on increasing the supply of high-quality, affordable housing in a short timeframe, positioning the Kingdom at the forefront of countries worldwide with a clear national housing strategy and a specific goal for homeownership.
The program has brought about a major transformation in the housing sector by regulating the real estate market, expanding access to financing, streamlining regulations, and offering a variety of options to suit different needs, and increasing market supply—all of which paved the way for achieving one of the goals of Saudi Vision 2030: raising the homeownership rate among families to 70% by 2030.
More than one million Saudi households have benefited from the “Sakani” program since its launch, and one-third of them now live in their own homes. The program has provided housing and financing solutions that meet most needs, and for renters, the program launched the “Ejar” electronic service, which protects tenants and provides landlords and property owners with reliable, enforceable contracts that safeguard their rights, resulting in the registration of more than 4.5 million lease agreements to date.
The program has achieved tangible successes and launched numerous initiatives and development projects that have helped meet the Kingdom’s housing market needs, and providing numerous employment and investment opportunities. The program has attracted developers and private-sector partners to collaborate in providing housing solutions that meet the needs of those seeking housing in all regions of the Kingdom.
