07-Sep-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about our products, services, and policies.

How are car parks added to the license?
Car parks are considered within the building components (car parks) and are not a separate license. You can apply for the service of adding and modifying building components.

Do I need a permit when I want to restore the rented shop?
Yes, and you can apply for a license to restore a commercial store according to the building permit for the tenant.

Is it possible to issue a restoration license for a commercial store under the lease contract?
The service of issuing a restoration license is submitted according to the building permit.

What is the procedure when buying a house with an expired building permit, and you want to transfer the license in my name? Is the renewal for the first property owner?
You can apply for the building permit ownership transfer service through the Balady site.

How do I transfer ownership of a building permit?
Through my platform please follow these steps:
Select the Baladi services menu > Construction permit services > Transfer ownership of a building permit > Acknowledgment > Determine the region, trust and municipality > Select the capacity of the applicant and the engineering office > Select the data of the new owner, then submit the application > A confirmation message and the application number will appear to him.

Who is authorized to transfer ownership of the construction license?
An ownership transfer request is submitted by the new owner and the authorization request is sent to the classified engineering office.

Is issuing a cadastral decision a requirement for the technical report service?
Yes, you can issue a technical report with a license or cadastral decision, according to the (required purpose).

What is the procedure when the customer wants to modify the components of an old building that does not have a building permit?
Old buildings that do not have permits can apply for the service of issuing a permit to correct the status of an existing building, after issuing a cadastral decision for the same purpose.

What is an occupancy certificate?
A building occupancy certificate is a certificate that confirms the actual completion of buildings and is issued by the competent authorities.

How to obtain a building completion certificate (certificate of occupancy)?
A certificate of occupancy is issued for new applications through the supervising office after completing the sending of building reports (building notices) or for issued (old) licenses by applying for them through the service of issuing a certificate of occupancy through the following link:
https://balady.gov.sa/Services/Terms/?id=244

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