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Vacant Land Fencing Permit Issuance Service

Vacant Land Fencing Permit Issuance Service

  • Construction licenses
  • Individuals
  • Government agencies
  • Real estate
  • Engineering offices
  • Facilities

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

  • Access the Balady portal using Unified National Access (Absher).
  • Select "Balady Services".
  • Choose "Vacant Land Fencing Permit".
  • Read the instructions and confirm the accuracy of the provided information.
  • Select "Vacant Land Fencing Permit Issuance Service".
  • Verify the mobile number.
  • Identify the owner and applicant type.
  • Select the survey decision for which the fencing permit is required.
  • If a survey decision exists, select it.
  • If no survey decision exists, an engineering office must issue the decision before proceeding with the permit request.
  • Choose an engineering office.
  • Submit the request to the engineering office.
  • The engineering office prepares the required designs and blueprints.
  • A payment invoice is generated.
  • Upon payment completion, the permit is issued and can be printed.
  • Survey Report for the land to be fenced.
  • Contract with an Engineering Office.
  • Payment of service fees.

Review the list of mandatory requirements and government approvals based on the type of activity.

Review the executive instructions of the schedule of fines and penalties for municipal violations .

الاسئلة الشائعة

Do I need to fence my land if it is located outside the designated cities?
No, fencing is not required, and penalties do not apply. However, the landowner may still request a Vacant Land Fencing Permit voluntarily.

Is a container rental contract required to issue a Vacant Land Fencing Permit?
Yes, as per municipal regulations, it is a mandatory requirement for obtaining the permit, and it must be issued by an approved engineering office.

Are there conditions for issuing a fencing license (vacant land) container contract?
According to the municipality's requirements, and among the requirements for applying for the service is to attach a container contract for a company qualified by the Secretariat and issued by the Engineering Office.

I have land that is not among the targeted cities, is it necessary to fence it?
It is not required to be fenced off and penalties are not applied to it, but the owner of the land can obtain a license to fence and fence a vacant land.

Is the fine repeated in the event of non-fencing?
Yes, the fine is imposed every two weeks as a minimum in the event of non-fencing.

Individuals, Governmental Entities

Target Category

1 - 10 Days

Service duration

Submit electronically only through Balady portal, Mobile

Service channels

Service release date

Construction licenses

Product

عربي

Service delivery languages
Service Cost

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Service Cost

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Payment Channels

  • Sadad
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Mada
  • Apple Pay

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