- Log in to the Balady portal through the Unified National Access (Absher).
- Select the type of owner and applicant.
- Choose the building permit for which the occupancy certificate is to be issued.
- Select the engineering office.
- Submit the application to the engineering office.
- The engineering office completes the required data and prepares the report.
- The municipality approves the certificate.
- A payment invoice number is issued.
- After completing the payment, the occupancy certificate is issued and can be printed.
- Contracting with an engineering office (for non-residential buildings).
- Payment of service fees.
- Possession of a valid building permit.
Learn about the list of government requirements and approvals required according to the type of activity.
Review the executive instructions for the list of fines and penalties for municipal violations.
الاسئلة الشائعة
Is a Building Compliance Certificate proactively issued through the Balady Business Platform?
Yes, a Building Compliance Certificate is proactively issued through the Balady platform upon the completion of the Occupancy Certificate issuance request and payment of the invoice.
Is a proactive notification feature available for beneficiaries after submitting a request through the Balady platform?
Yes, the beneficiary is proactively notified via SMS to their mobile number and by email. Relevant services can also be accessed through the beneficiary’s dashboard.
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
https://balady.gov.sa/Services/Terms/?id=244
What are the requirements for a Certificate of Occupancy?
To issue a certificate of occupancy requires:
1- The existence of a previous license issued 6 months ago or more, and no occupancy certificate has been issued for it before.
2- Payment of service fees.
3- Contracting with an engineering office for non-residential uses.
4- Payment of violations.
1- The existence of a previous license issued 6 months ago or more, and no occupancy certificate has been issued for it before.
2- Payment of service fees.
3- Contracting with an engineering office for non-residential uses.
4- Payment of violations.
