Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. <The Ministry explained that <a href="https://amlak.net.Municipal licenses are not a formality, but a legal obligation that preserves the rights of owners and investors, provides a clear legal framework that ensures the continuity of the activity, enhances market discipline and the confidence of beneficiaries, stressing that practicing activities outside this framework exposes owners to accountability and poses direct risks to community safety and the urban landscape, indicating that unlicensed activities expose owners to fines of up to (50. 000) riyals depending on the type of violation, in addition to the closure of the site and the suspension of some services in high-risk sites,(50,000) riyals depending on the type of violation, in addition to the closure and suspension of some services in high-risk locations, when there is a threat to public safety.
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing is intensifying its efforts to raise awareness among individuals, owners of commercial and residential activities, real estate developers and contractors of the obligation to comply with municipal licenses before starting any activity, as it is a direct responsibility of the beneficiary, and an essential path to protect investments from penalties, regulate activities within cities, and ensure the provision of services to residents within a safe and controlled framework.
Ministry of Municipalities and Housing's work also includes following up on violations. The ministry's work also includes following up on various activities, including construction, building renovation, commercial activities, home delivery services, tobacco shops, and excavations, while dealing with violating sites according to the approved legal procedures, up to and including fines or closure when needed, to protect neighborhoods, public facilities, and pedestrians.
The ministry stressed the importance of the ministry's work to protect neighborhoods, public utilities, and pedestrians.
The Ministry stressed the continuation of field monitoring work through secretariats and municipalities, specialized teams and modern monitoring techniques that support direct follow-up at the sites, stressing that violations are dealt with immediately according to the regulations, and that the application of fines and closures is an ongoing measure to protect public safety and maintain an organized urban scene.
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing called on all beneficiaries to obtain a license through Baladi before practicing any activity to avoid fines and closure, and called on members of the community to report any unlicensed activity through the 940 reporting center, stressing that reporting is a shared responsibility that contributes to stopping violations and addressing their locations in accordance with the system.
Baladi is one of the digital platforms of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, which allows citizens, residents and business owners to complete their municipal services electronically, such as issuing and renewing municipal licenses, inquiring about commercial activities, submitting reports, and following up on transactions without the need to visit the headquarters of the secretariats or municipalities.https://www.balady.gov.sa/ar.
