Protecting the urban fabric and quality of life in our cities is a shared responsibility that requires full compliance with the approved regulations and requirements, as the irregular division of residential units is not only a legal violation, but also reflects negatively on public safety and urban organization and threatens the achievement of a balanced and safe living environment for all.
To this end, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has launched a comprehensive field campaign to monitor and address the irregular division of residential units . The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has launched a comprehensive field campaign to monitor and address irregular division of residential units, where these violations are seized through inspection tours from the secretariats and municipalities, in addition to citizen reports through "Baladi" platform or calling 940, supported by digital monitoring and control systems.
Residential use violations include:
- Retrofitting dwelling units into small apartments.
- Opening internal doors between units.
- Add unauthorized entrances.
- Renting floors or rooms independently of licenses.
Fines and penalties:
Maximum construction violations: The fine is up to 200,000 riyals when dividing residential units on a building that violates building regulations.
Lesser offenses: The fine is up to 30,000 riyals for dividing residential units on a building that complies with building regulations.
Regulatory procedures:
- Warning and immediate correction.
Apply fines and hold all parties accountable (perpetrator, owner, investor, tenant).
Awareness message:
Compliance with municipal regulations and requirements is a collective responsibility that contributes to the promotion of an organized and safe urban environment and maintains the quality of life in cities.
