Demolition permit

A demolition permit is an official authorisation issued by the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing through the Balady platform. It allows the building's owner to demolish the building or architectural structure standing on the land they own.

The permit is issued on an application from the owner, or from the contractor authorised to carry out the work, once all the requirements (the documents required) have been provided and it has been confirmed that all the conditions for demolishing safely, with no adverse effect on neighbouring buildings or the surrounding environment, are met.

How do you get a demolition permit?

In Saudi Arabia, a demolition permit is issued online through the Balady platform of the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing. These are the steps to obtain one:

Documents required

• A title deed in the owner's name.
• The original building permit (if there is one).
• A copy of the owner's ID.
• A copy of the applicant's ID.
• A letter of authorisation (if the owner is not attending in person).
• A technical report from a licensed engineer confirming the safety of the building to be demolished.
• An undertaking from the owner to deal with the demolition waste in line with the regulations in force.
• Any other documents the competent authority may request.

Steps

1. Go to the Balady platform:
   • Open the Balady platform.
   • Log in to your account or create a new one.
2. Choose the Balady services:
   • From the main menu, choose “Balady Services”.
   • Then choose “Construction Permit Services”.
   • Then choose “Demolition Permit Request”.
3. Enter the details:
   • Enter all the details required, including:
     • The building permit number (if there is one).
     • The title deed number.
     • The owner's details.
     • The applicant's details.
     • Upload the documents required.
4. Pay the fees:
   • Pay the demolition permit fees online.
5. Check the application:
   • You will receive a confirmation by email with your application number.
   • You can follow the status of the application on the Balady platform.
6. Collect the new permit:
   • Once the application is approved, you will receive an email telling you that the demolition permit can be collected from the competent municipal office.

Notes

• You can only apply for a demolition permit online.
• The owner must be registered on the Absher platform.
• Demolition permit fees vary with the area of the building.
• All the details in the application must match those in the title deed and the building permit (if there is one).

Municipal offices

You can find the contact details of the competent municipal office in your area through the Balady platform.

Useful websites

• Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing
• The Balady platform
• The Absher platform

Tips

• Make sure you have completed every step correctly before submitting the application.
• Keep copies of all the documents required.

Sources and references

• Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing
• Saudi Vision 2030
• The Balady e-platform
• Saudi Council of Engineers
• Unified National Platform