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Minister of Municipalities and Housing clarifies mechanism for charging fees on vacant properties after adopting executive regulations

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid Al-Hogail said that the decision to impose fees on vacant units is part of efforts to regulate the real estate sector and achieve a balance between supply and demand, explaining ... Read more

The new regulation adopts gradual fees on vacant units according to specific market indicators, to stimulate their utilization and increase the real estate supply.

13/05/2026

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing - Group Housing Requirements

“Municipalities and Housing” conducts more than 7 million inspections to improve the urban landscape

More than 7.7 million inspections have been carried out to improve the urban landscape and ensure food safety in the Kingdom.

Off-plan real estate projects

Real Estate Authority detects 2517 real estate violations during the second quarter of 2025

The Real Estate Authority records 2,517 real estate violations in the second quarter of 2025, with increased activity and control in the market.

The end of the objections period for residential land purchase eligibility through the Real Estate Balance platform

The period for objections to the entitlement to purchase residential land in Riyadh before the electronic lottery ends in December.

Territory

Video: Real estate expert: White Land Development Regulations Increase Supply and Support Balance in the Market

The implementation of white land development controls enhances the real estate supply and supports the market balance, according to expert Abdul Majeed Al Mutairdi.

Hail Municipality receives 3410 applications for construction licenses through the “Tamamam” platform during the third quarter of 2025

Hail Municipality receives 3410 applications for construction licenses in the third quarter of 2025 through the Tajamam platform.

Riyadh - Housing Supply

The organization of the Support Center for Development Authorities and Strategic Offices addresses the standardization of architectural code reference

Council of Ministers, and a number of members representing entities related to the development of urban codes.

Infographic: Saudi Road Code specifies requirements for side parking lots

The Saudi Road Code sets standards for parking lots to enhance traffic safety and improve the quality of life in the Kingdom.

White Land Fees Program

New rules for granting grace periods for white land development Strict conditions and a monitored timeline

New regulations require formal requests and timelines for projects to develop white land.

Residential program

Ministry of Industry processes 837 requests for customs exemption during October

The Ministry of Industry is processing 837 customs exemption requests to boost national industry through October 2025.

Off-plan sales projects - Real estate transactions

General Real Estate Authority licenses 49 off-plan sales projects in November

The General Authority for Real Estate licenses 49 off-plan sales projects in November 2025 worth more than 26 billion riyals.

Video... Real Estate Authority spokesperson enumerates the benefits of regulating the real estate advertising market 

The new real estate advertising regulations aim to increase transparency and protect consumers from misinformation in the market.

Real Estate Registration Authority Logo

To ensure compliance. “Real Estate Authority conducts 24 joint monitoring tours during the past month

"24 oversight tours to monitor compliance with real estate legislation in November"

Mining

with a growth of 21%. Number of mining licenses rises to 2,401 in 2024

The number of mining licenses in Saudi Arabia will rise to 2,401, an increase of 21% by 2024.

Sami Mohammed Al-Qahtani - 95th National Day - The quest for those who strive

A rental record reveals the truth...no more secrets

The launch of a rental registry aims to promote transparency and trust in rental relationships between landlords and tenants in the Kingdom.

The initial list of candidates for the Board of Engineers elections has been announced. Objections until December 6, 2025

Announcing the preliminary list of candidates in the Board of Directors elections and setting the date for objections.

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