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Issuing a Site Preparation License

Issuing a Site Preparation License

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

An electronic service provided through the Balady platform, allowing beneficiaries to obtain a site preparation permit without the need to visit the relevant authority.

Issuing a site preparation license
  • Access the Balady Portal via the National Unified Access (Absher).
  • Select the type of owner and applicant.
  • Choose the survey decision for which the permit is to be issued.
  • Select an engineering office.
  • Submit the request to the engineering office.
  • The engineering office completes the data and prepares the required plans.
  • A payment invoice is issued.
  • After paying the fees, the permit is issued and can be printed
  • Contracting with an engineering office.
  • Payment of service fees.

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

Find out the executive instructions for the list of fines and penalties for municipal violations.

الاسئلة الشائعة

What is a site preparation permit?
A permit that allows beneficiaries to prepare and level a site before construction.

What are the requirements for a site preparation permit?
● A survey decision for the site.
● Approval from the municipality or relevant authority.

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

Fees Calculator

Service Cost

Service Cost

متوفر

Payment Channels

  • Sadad
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Mada
  • Apple Pay

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