# Saudi Arabian real estate administrative initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saudi-arabian-real-estate-administrative-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-08T13:55:44.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 4.

The Saudi Arabian real estate sector is undergoing various administrative and digital initiatives in the Riyadh, Al-Qassim, and Makkah regions.

In mid-August 2026, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City launched the second phase of the ‘Real Estate Balance Program’. This program allows eligible citizens—specifically married individuals or those over 25 who have resided in Riyadh for at least three years—to apply for housing opportunities via an electronic platform. The process includes eligibility verification and an electronic lottery for qualified candidates.

Following this, the Real Estate General Authority announced a large-scale in-kind registration initiative to register 46,538 property plots, including 36,261 in Riyadh and 10,277 in Al-Qassim. On September 6, 2026, the Real Estate Registry officially commenced the first phase of this registration, covering various neighborhoods in Riyadh and Al-Qassim, with a deadline of December 10, 2026.

On September 8, 2026, the Real Estate General Authority expanded the scope of in-kind registration to the Makkah region. Starting September 13, 2026, and running until December 17, 2026, the process will target part of the Rei' Dhakhir neighborhood. Property owners must register via the electronic Real Estate Registry platform or service centers using a valid ownership deed, noting that failure to comply may result in financial fines.

Additionally, the Ministry of Housing’s Sakani program continues to facilitate access to free land grants in various provinces, including Jeddah, through its digital platform.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Saudi Arabia initiates real estate registration in Makkah and land grants in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia's Real Estate General Authority begins in-kind registration in Makkah, while the Sakani program continues offering free land grants in regions like Jeddah.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-arabia-initiates-real-estate-registration-in-makkah-and-land-grants-in-jeddah

### 2026-09-06: Real Estate Registry launches property registration in Riyadh and Al-Qassim

The Saudi Real Estate Registry has launched in-kind registration for 46,538 properties in the Riyadh and Al-Qassim regions, with a registration deadline of December 10, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-estate-registry-launches-property-registration-in-riyadh-and-al-qassim

### 2026-08-27: Real Estate General Authority to register 46,538 plots in Riyadh and Al-Qassim

Saudi Arabia's Real Estate General Authority will begin in-kind registration for 46,538 property plots in Riyadh and Al-Qassim from September to December 2026 to enhance sector transparency.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-estate-general-authority-to-register-46538-plots-in-riyadh-and-al-qassim

### 2026-08-15: Royal Commission for Riyadh City opens Real Estate Balance Program registration

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City is opening registration for its second Real Estate Balance Program phase from August 16 to September 15, 2026, for eligible citizens.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/royal-commission-for-riyadh-city-opens-real-estate-balance-program-registration

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