In light of the interest of landowners and real estate developers in the mechanism of applying White Land Fees, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing through the account of White Land Program was keen to answer the most prominent questions repeatedly asked by citizens and investors.
White Land Fees, which aim to stimulate urban development and address the issue of monopolizing land within cities, are applied in specific tranches starting from the fifth and sixth tranches.
White Land Fees, which aims to stimulate urban development and address the issue of land monopolization within cities, is applied according to specific tranches starting from the fifth outside the urban priorities (no fees), up to the first tranche with the highest priority, where the annual fees reach 10% of the land value.
Ministry of Municipalities and Housing
The following are the most frequently asked questions answered:
The following are the most frequently asked questions answered:
How to apply and deadline
How is the fee applied? The fees are imposed on the total property owned by the taxpayer within the city if the area reaches or exceeds the threshold specified in the law.
What is the grace period?
What is the grace period to develop the land?
One year from the date of imposition of the fee, with the possibility of extension as stipulated in the regulation.
Does the fee include paper or electronic deeds only?
The fee is imposed on the owner according to the ownership document registered with the competent authorities, regardless of the type of instrument.
In case of multiple owners?
The fee is applied to each owner according to his share in the land if the total area reaches the prescribed minimum.
Are agricultural lands included?
The uses subject to the fee are determined by a decision of the Minister according to each city.
Is it applied to vacant buildings?
A decision has been issued to amend the law to impose fees on vacant properties with a separate regulation to be issued soon. Does it include developed plans?
Yes, white land is defined as any developable vacant land within the urban area. White land is defined as any developable vacant land within the urban area.
Is it applicable in all cities?
If the criteria specified in the system are met, the Minister will issue a decision to apply the fee to the concerned city.
<Does it include all cities or only the main ones?
This is determined in accordance with Article 5 of the Law and announced on the Ministry's website.
How do I know which plans are included in Jeddah or elsewhere?
Through the official maps published on the Ministry's website for each city.
Are there exceptions?
State properties are excluded, as well as cases where it is proven that there is a legal impediment that prevents the owner from disposing of the property. When does the process start?
When does enforcement begin?
Once the regulation is approved by the Minister, the provisions will take effect immediately.
Do my properties in more than one city add up?
The total land is calculated within one city only, and properties in different cities are not combined. Is there a map?
Is there an interactive map of the fees?
Yes, it can be found on the Ministry's website where announcements and illustrative maps are posted.
What if part of the land is developed and part remains undeveloped?
The fee is imposed on the undeveloped area if it reaches or exceeds the threshold within the city.
The type of land covered
Ranges and cities covered
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