13-Jul-2026
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Construction licenses

Saudi Architecture Geographic Explorer

An inquiry service that enables the beneficiary to view a map of the Kingdom showing the regions of Saudi architecture and their respective styles, with the ability to select a specific location and view the type of Saudi architecture applied to it, as well as view its details and related guidelines.

Construction License Services – Riyadh Municipality

An electronic service that allows users to submit a request to issue a building permit or a fencing permit.
  • Electronic only

Issuing a Building Permit

An electronic service available on the Balady platform that enables beneficiaries to apply for a Building Permit or a Fencing Permit.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Issuing a Building Demolition Permit

An electronic service available on the Balady platform that allows individuals, government entities, engineering offices, and establishments to apply for a Demolition Permit without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Building Permit Inquiry

An electronic service available on the Balady platform that allows beneficiaries to inquire about a building permit without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only

Inquiry Service for Vacant Land Fencing

An electronic service available on the Balady Portal that allows beneficiaries to view a map of Saudi Arabia highlighting Phase 1 areas where vacant land must be fenced. The service enables users to search for designated vacant lands, select them, and initiate the fencing process directly from the map. The Phase 1 areas include the major cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, and Dammam Metropolitan Area, without the need to visit the authority.
  • Electronic only

Issuing a Site Preparation License

An electronic service provided through the Balady platform, allowing beneficiaries to obtain a site preparation permit without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Transfer of Building Permit Ownership

An electronic service available on the Balady Portal that allows beneficiaries to transfer the ownership of a building permit to a new owner without the need to visit the authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Issuing a building restoration permit

An electronic service available on the Balady platform, enabling users to obtain a renovation permit to restore a building to its previous good condition through technical repairs, addressing one or more defects without adding new components or altering structural elements, without the need to visit the authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Vacant Land Fencing Permit Issuance Service

An electronic service available on the Balady platform that allows individuals, government entities, engineering offices, and establishments to apply for a Vacant Land Fencing Permit without the need to visit the relevant authority
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant

Issuing a Permit to Rectify Existing Building Status

An electronic service provided through the Balady platform, enabling beneficiaries to issue a permit to rectify the status of an existing building without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

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