المملكة: 50 thousand riyals fine.. "Municipalities and housing" Confirms the mandatory municipal licenses – urgent

She stressed that practicing activities outside this framework exposes their owners to accountability and poses direct risks to the safety of society and the urban landscape.

She indicated that unlicensed activities expose their owners to fines of up to (50,000) riyals depending on the type of violation, in addition to the closure and suspension of some services in high-risk locations, when there is a threat to public safety.

Must adhere to municipal licenses

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing is intensifying its efforts to raise the level of awareness among individuals, owners of commercial and residential activities, real estate developers, and contractors of the necessity of adhering to municipal licenses before starting any activity, as it is a direct responsibility of the beneficiary, and a basic path to protecting investments from penalties, organizing activities within cities, and ensuring the provision of Services to the population within a safe and disciplined framework.

The Ministry’s work also includes following up on multiple activities, including (construction work, building restoration, commercial activities, home delivery services, stores selling tobacco products, and excavation work), while dealing with violating sites in accordance with approved regulatory procedures, up to fines or closure when needed, to protect neighborhoods, public facilities, and passers-by.

The Ministry stressed the continuation of field monitoring work through secretariats, municipalities, and specialized teams. And modern monitoring techniques support direct follow-up on sites.

She confirmed that dealing with violations takes place immediately according to the regulations, and that the application of fines and closures is an existing and ongoing measure to protect public safety and maintain an orderly urban landscape.

Method of obtaining the regular license

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing called on all beneficiaries to obtain the regular license via the platform "My country" Before engaging in any activity, to avoid fines and closure, it also called on community members to report any unlicensed activity via the Reports Center (940), stressing that reporting is a shared responsibility that contributes to stopping violations and addressing their locations according to the system.

It is noteworthy that the platform "My country" One of the digital platforms affiliated with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, which allows beneficiaries, including citizens, residents, and business owners, to complete their municipal services electronically.

This is such as issuing and renewing municipal licenses, inquiring about commercial activities, submitting reports, and following up on transactions without the need to visit secretariat or municipal headquarters. The platform’s services can be used by visiting the link.