03-Mar-2026
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Balady Services

You can explore the available services, view the details of each service, or start applying for the service.

Balady Services

Issue Home Delivery Permit

An electronic service that enables licensed commercial entities to submit an application for a home delivery permit in accordance with the applicable rules and requirements, aiming to:
- Regulate delivery operations and ensure compliance with health and security standards
- Enhance the quality of services provided to consumers and improve overall quality of life
- Protect public health and strengthen customer confidence
  • Electronic only

Issuing a Building Compliance Certificate

An automated electronic service available on the Balady Portal, enabling the issuance of a Building Compliance Certificate, which confirms that a building meets the Ministry’s approved regulations to minimize visual distortion in commercial and residential buildings and enhance urban aesthetics in cities. The certificate is issued proactively after the Occupancy Certificate is granted, without the need to visit the authority.
  • Electronic only

Issuing a Building Demolition Permit

An electronic service available on the Balady platform that allows individuals, government entities, engineering offices, and establishments to apply for a Demolition Permit without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Issuing a Building Permit

An electronic service available on the Balady platform that enables beneficiaries to apply for a Building Permit or a Fencing Permit.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Issuing a building restoration permit

An electronic service available on the Balady platform, enabling users to obtain a renovation permit to restore a building to its previous good condition through technical repairs, addressing one or more defects without adding new components or altering structural elements, without the need to visit the authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Issuing a Collective Housing License for Individuals

An electronic service available on the Balady platform, allowing property owners and tenants to obtain a collective housing license to ensure compliance with the health, technical, and safety requirements for collective housing without the need to visit the authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Issuing a Collective Residence Certificate for Individuals

An electronic service that enables the verification of the rental relationship for establishments leasing residential units to accommodate their workforce within properties licensed for collective housing, serving as proof of the availability of eligible housing for workers affiliated with the establishment.

Issuing a Commercial License

An electronic service available on the Balady platform that allows users to commence commercial activities by issuing a Commercial License, along with a Safety Permit issued by the General Directorate of Civil Defense for all commercial activities approved by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, without the need to visit the authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Issuing a Fast-Track Commercial License

An electronic service provided in my platform through which you can start to practice business through the issuance of a commercial activity license, in addition to the safety permit issued by the General Directorate of Civil Defense for some commercial activities approved by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, the fast track aims to provide a exceptional experience in the stage of issuing licenses through partnership with engineering offices designated and approved for commercial license services, without the need to visit the municipality.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Issuing a Permit to Rectify Existing Building Status

An electronic service provided through the Balady platform, enabling beneficiaries to issue a permit to rectify the status of an existing building without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Issuing A Sidewalk Occupancy Permit

This proactive e-service on the Balady platform allows businesses to expand their commercial activities by temporarily renting the sidewalk in front of their establishment. The permit is linked to the establishment's commercial license, eliminating the need to visit the relevant authority.
Upon cancellation of the commercial license, any related sidewalk occupancy permits will also be automatically canceled.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

Issuing a Site Preparation License

An electronic service provided through the Balady platform, allowing beneficiaries to obtain a site preparation permit without the need to visit the relevant authority.
  • Electronic only
  • Not instant
  • There is a fee

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