Ministry of Municipalities and Housing

What Ministry of Municipalities and Housing does

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (وزارة البلديات والإسكان) is a Saudi government ministry established in 2021, headquartered in Riyadh with 3,357 employees, and operating under the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the sole state authority responsible for municipal governance and housing policy across Saudi Arabia, tasked with executing the Saudi Vision 2030 housing mandate of raising residential homeownership to 70% by 2030. The ministry is led by Minister Majid bin Abdullah Al-Haqil and reports into the Saudi state apparatus.

The ministry delivers services through an integrated digital ecosystem spanning 16+ platforms and mobile applications. Core platforms include Balady (بلدي) for municipal licensing, permits, and complaints; Sakani (سكني) for homeownership solutions covering land grants, ready units, self-build support, and subsidized financing; Furas (فرص) for investment opportunities; Etmam (إتمام) for electronic service integration; Mullak (مُلَّاك) and Ejar (إيجار) for property listing and rental contracts; the Real Estate Stimulation platform for subsidized financing; and adjacent initiatives including Mostadam (sustainable building), the Modern Construction Initiative, and the Saudi Real Estate Institute. Distribution is nationwide through dedicated call centers (940, 199040, 199090), municipal branches, iOS/Android applications, and inter-ministerial coordination with at least ten other Saudi government entities.

The business model is government budget allocation, not commercial revenue. Most services are delivered free of charge to citizens and residents; fee-based services are limited to commercial licensing, construction permits, and real estate transactions at municipal-regulated rates. The ministry serves three primary segments: Saudi citizens seeking housing solutions (primary), businesses requiring municipal permits and commercial licenses, and municipal authorities (Amakat and Baladiyat) overseeing local governance.

Name

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing

Legal name

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (وزارة البلديات والإسكان)

Website

https://momrah.gov.sa

Company type

Public

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing is the Saudi government ministry responsible for municipal governance and housing policy. It delivers licensing, permitting, and homeownership services through digital platforms including Balady, Sakani, Furas, and Ejar, serving Saudi citizens, businesses, and municipalities under Vision 2030.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Municipal and Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Housing Programs (92511)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

National Housing Finance Agencies & Ministries (FSALAKAB), Municipal Finance, Treasury, Budget & Procurement (BPAIACAC)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Housing programs
• Government licensing
• Urban planning
• Real estate regulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: The ministry is funded through the Saudi state budget as a government ministry. It does not generate commercial revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing is a Saudi government ministry that oversees municipal governance and national housing policy. It delivers digital municipal services (commercial licenses, building permits, complaints) through the Balady platform, housing and homeownership solutions for Saudi citizens through Sakani, municipal investment opportunities through Furas, rental services through Ejar, and real estate financing support, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030's target of 70% homeownership by 2030.

Product overview

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing operates a comprehensive digital ecosystem comprising multiple interconnected platforms and mobile applications designed to serve Saudi citizens and municipalities. The core offerings include: بلدي (Balady) - the primary municipal services platform handling commercial licenses, permits, and city services; سكني (Sakani) - the flagship housing program providing homeownership solutions with five housing support schemes; فرص (Furas) - investment opportunities platform for real estate investors; إتمام (Etmam) - electronic services integration platform; مُلاّك (Mullak) - property owner management platform; إيجار (Ejar) - rental services; التحفيز العقاري - real estate financing support; and the البناء المستدام (Mostadam) sustainable building initiative. The ecosystem also includes dedicated mobile applications for Balady, Furas, and Sakani, enabling citizens to access services digitally without visiting municipal offices, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030's goal of 70% homeownership rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Balady (بلدي): Digital platform for municipal services including commercial licenses, permits, and municipal complaints (contact: 199040)
• Sakani (سكني)
• Furas (فرص)
• Etmam (إتمام)

Products and services

• Balady Platform (بلدي) A comprehensive municipal services platform providing electronic municipal services across all municipalities and cities in Saudi Arabia, including commercial licenses, permits, smart guide inquiries, and municipal reports for citizens, businesses, and government entities.
• Sakani Program (سكني) Government housing program aimed at increasing homeownership rates for Saudi citizens by providing various housing solutions including direct purchase, self-build, residential land, and government-subsidized housing units.
• Furas Platform (فرص) Investment opportunities platform serving as the primary reference for investors seeking real estate investment opportunities offered by municipalities and cities, contributing to urban and economic development.
• Etmam Platform (إتمام) Electronic services platform integrated with the ministry's municipal and housing service offerings.
• Ejar Platform (إيجار) Rental services platform providing electronic rental services and contracts for residential and commercial properties.
• Mullak Platform (مُـلاّك) Platform for property owners to manage and list their properties for sale and rent.
• Real Estate Stimulation (التحفيز العقاري) Real estate financing support platform offering subsidized loans in collaboration with banks and financing companies.
• Mostadam Sustainable Building (البناء المستدام) Sustainable building initiative platform promoting eco-friendly construction practices and standards.
• Balady Mobile App (تطبيق بلدي) Mobile application offering commercial activity services, fee calculator, 940 municipal reports service, and violation reporting for citizens and businesses.
• Sakani Mobile App (تطبيق سكني) Mobile application for housing program services and homeownership solutions targeting Saudi citizens.
• Furas Mobile App (تطبيق فرص) Mobile application for accessing real estate investment opportunities offered by Saudi municipalities and cities.
• Digital Complaint Platform (بلاغ رقمي) Digital platform integrated between the Ministry and Digital Government Authority for filing complaints, suggestions, and feedback on municipal and housing services.
• Saudi Real Estate Institute (المعهد العقاري السعودي) Educational and training platform providing programs and certifications for real estate professionals in Saudi Arabia.
• Real Estate Unit Subdivision (فرز الوحدات العقارية)

Quantifiable outcome

• Target of 70% homeownership rate by 2030 under Saudi Vision 2030

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• STC (مجموعة الاتصالات السعودية)minorOthersPartner displayed on the ministry's official partners section. Nature of partnership not specified in the available source content.
• Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance (وزارة الشؤون الإسلامية والدعوة والإرشاد)minorOthersPartner displayed on the ministry's official partners section. Nature of partnership not specified in the available source content.
• Ministry of Defense (وزارة الدفاع)minorOthersPartner displayed on the ministry's official partners section. Nature of partnership not specified in the available source content.
• Authority for Government Spending Efficiency and Government Projects (هيئة كفاءة الإنفاق والمشروعات الحكومية)minorOthersPartner displayed on the ministry's official partners section. Nature of partnership not specified in the available source content.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (وزارة الخارجية)minorOthersPartner displayed on the ministry's official partners section. Nature of partnership not specified in the available source content.
• Ministry of Media (وزارة الإعلام)minorOthersPartner displayed on the ministry's official partners section. Nature of partnership not specified in the available source content.
• King Abdulaziz Protected Area Development Authority (هيئة تطوير محمية الملك عبدالعزيز)minorOthersPartner displayed on the ministry's official partners section. Nature of partnership not specified in the available source content.
• Ministry of Economy and Planning (وزارة الاقتصاد والتخطيط)minorOthersPartner displayed on the ministry's official partners section. Nature of partnership not specified in the available source content.
• General Entertainment Authority (الهيئة العامة للترفية)minorOthersPartner displayed on the ministry's official partners section. Nature of partnership not specified in the available source content.
• Ministry of National Guard (وزارة الحرس الوطني)minorOthersPartner displayed on the ministry's official partners section. Nature of partnership not specified in the available source content.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Ministry of Energy, Municipalities and Environment (UAE): UAE federal authority with overlapping municipal and housing responsibilities across the emirates. Comparable mandate structure and Vision-aligned housing policy objectives in a neighboring GCC market.
• Kuwait Municipality: Kuwaiti municipal authority providing municipal services, permits, and urban planning. Comparable in municipal service delivery and digital permit platforms, including a 'Baladia' brand that mirrors the ministry's Balady.
• Department of Municipalities and Transport (Abu Dhabi): Abu Dhabi authority covering municipal services, urban planning, and housing. Comparable in mandate and in operating a unified digital service model for citizens and businesses.
• Dubai Municipality: Operates municipal services, building permits, and urban planning for Dubai. Comparable in scope to the ministry's Balady municipal services portfolio and a regional benchmark for digital government services.
• Dubai Land Department: Regulates Dubai's real estate sector, including Ejari rental contracts and property registration. Directly comparable to the ministry's Ejar and Mullak platforms and to its housing transaction regulatory role.
• Ministry of Municipality (Qatar): Qatari ministry overseeing municipal affairs, urban planning, and environment. Comparable in scope to the ministry's municipal and urban development portfolio.
• Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning (Bahrain): Bahraini ministry with combined municipal and housing responsibilities. Structurally similar ministry-level peer in a smaller GCC market with overlapping Vision-style reforms.

Direct peers

• Saudi Real Estate General Authority (REGA): Saudi regulator overseeing real estate valuation, licensing, and the Ejar rental platform — co-administered platforms with the Ministry. Closest regulatory peer within the Saudi real estate/housing stack.
• National Housing Company (Saudi Arabia): Saudi government-owned entity that implements housing projects and develops residential communities under the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing's policy umbrella. Most direct operational peer in the Saudi housing ecosystem.

Others

• Saudi Real Estate Institute (REIS): Saudi government entity under the ministry's ecosystem that trains and certifies real estate professionals. Adjacent ecosystem participant supporting the ministry's housing and real estate agenda.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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