The National Program for the Development of Collective Housing for Individuals has called on all establishments that employ 20 workers or more to obtain a group housing license through the “Balady” platform, noting that the licensing procedures are fully electronic and simplified, in line with the requirements, conditions, and guidelines published on the platform.
In a press statement today, the Program explained that issuing the license and complying with its regulations contributes to improving the quality of worker housing, providing them with a suitable and healthy environment, and enhancing overall quality of life in these accommodations, while also strengthening compliance with municipal requirements.
The Program emphasized that establishments failing to obtain the license will expose themselves to statutory violations outlined in the Guideline for Control Procedures on Collective Accommodation for Individuals, in addition to being barred from accessing certain government services—such as expanding visa quotas and transferring workers via the “Qiwa” platform.
It further noted that field inspections will be conducted to monitor and verify establishments’ compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements, as part of its efforts to regulate and develop a suitable residential environment for workers, improve the urban landscape, and support quality-of-life objectives.
The Program is chaired by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and includes the membership of the following entities: the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority, and the Public Health Authority “Weqaya.”
The Program aims to enhance the system of collective housing and provide suitable residential environments for workers in the Kingdom, in line with the objectives of the Quality of Life Program—one of Vision 2030’s key programs.
In a press statement today, the Program explained that issuing the license and complying with its regulations contributes to improving the quality of worker housing, providing them with a suitable and healthy environment, and enhancing overall quality of life in these accommodations, while also strengthening compliance with municipal requirements.
The Program emphasized that establishments failing to obtain the license will expose themselves to statutory violations outlined in the Guideline for Control Procedures on Collective Accommodation for Individuals, in addition to being barred from accessing certain government services—such as expanding visa quotas and transferring workers via the “Qiwa” platform.
It further noted that field inspections will be conducted to monitor and verify establishments’ compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements, as part of its efforts to regulate and develop a suitable residential environment for workers, improve the urban landscape, and support quality-of-life objectives.
The Program is chaired by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and includes the membership of the following entities: the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority, and the Public Health Authority “Weqaya.”
The Program aims to enhance the system of collective housing and provide suitable residential environments for workers in the Kingdom, in line with the objectives of the Quality of Life Program—one of Vision 2030’s key programs.
