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المملكة: 8,761 Saudi families benefited from housing support services during February


Declared Ministry of Municipalities and Housing 8,761 Saudi families benefited from services Housing support during the month of February 2026 in various regions of the Kingdom, as part of the program’s efforts "Residential" To enable Saudi families to own adequate housing and raise ownership rates to 70% to achieve the goals of the housing program, one of the programs of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
While the number of families who inhabited their first home during the same month reached 6,154 families, in continuation of efforts to speed up ownership procedures and enable eligible families to benefit from various housing solutions.
The Ministry explained that the total beneficiaries of housing support services from the beginning of this year until the end of February 2026 amounted to 17,188 families. Saudi Arabia, while the number of families that inhabited their homes during the same period reached 14,160 families, with an average daily implementation of 507 contracts for residential products, which reflects the continued pace of housing empowerment and the acceleration of ownership procedures for Saudi families.

Riyadh has the highest percentage

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing stated that the Riyadh region acquired the highest percentage of the total residential contracts during the month of February at 19%, followed by the Makkah Al-Mukarramah region at 18%, then the region Eastern by 13%, while the rest of the percentages were distributed among the rest of the regions of the Kingdom, indicative of the widening scope of benefit and growing residential demand in various regions.
The Ministry indicated that the total subsidized contracts for beneficiaries since the launch of the program "residential" In 2017 and until the end of February 2026, there were 1,023,653 contracts for Saudi families in various regions of the Kingdom, an indicator that reflects the cumulative impact of the program in enhancing ownership opportunities and raising home ownership rates among Saudi families.

She confirmed that the program "residential" It continues to provide a comprehensive package of residential products that include ready-made units and units under construction within off-plan sales projects, in addition to the self-build product and residential lands, providing various options that suit the needs and desires of Saudi families in various regions of the Kingdom.

Focus on providing "The dwelling"

The Ministry indicated that the housing system in the Kingdom is witnessing a shift from focusing on providing… "The dwelling" As a residential unit, it aims to develop integrated, vibrant urban communities in which services, facilities and economic opportunities are available, in a way that enhances the quality of life and raises the investment and urban attractiveness of the residential sector, as this comes through developing residential projects according to modern urban models that contribute to stimulating the economic movement in cities and raising the efficiency of land use.
In addition to strengthening partnerships with real estate developers and financing bodies in a way that supports the growth and sustainability of the sector.

Enhancing the housing supply

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing explained that the projects Residential housing implemented in partnership with real estate developers, in addition to the financing solutions provided in integration with financing agencies and banks, contributed to enhancing the housing supply and expanding the ownership base, within an integrated system aimed at achieving sustainability in the residential sector.
The Ministry confirmed its continuation in enhancing the housing supply and launching more housing projects and options in partnership with the private sector in various regions of the Kingdom, which contributes to meeting the needs of Saudi families, achieving balance in the real estate market, and supporting the objectives of the housing program aimed at raising the percentage of family ownership. Saudi Housing.

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