Worker housing FAQ
The questions we hear most, answered briefly.
Who needs a group-housing licence?
Every establishment with 20 or more workers. Its licensed housing has to cover the workforce registered on Qiwa.
What happens if the housing isn't licensed?
Balady and Qiwa are linked, so Qiwa services such as visas and worker transfers stop, and the commercial registration can be suspended.
We pay a housing allowance. Isn't that enough?
No. A housing allowance doesn't exempt you from the licensed-housing requirement.
What do I need to send a request?
The city, your headcount, when you want to start, and a phone number. We ask for company details later, for the housing certificate.
Are transport and meals included?
You pick what you need with the housing request: transport, meals and housing management.
Which cities do you cover?
Riyadh, Khobar and Dammam.
How is capacity calculated?
From floor area, not bed count: 4 m² per person in the bedroom, 10 per room at most, and one sanitary set per 8 people.
How long is a group-housing licence valid?
One year, renewable.
Licence vs housing proof certificate?
The licence belongs to the building owner or whole-building tenant and proves the property is licensed. The certificate is issued by a company renting units inside a licensed property.
Can a single floor be licensed?
No. A licence can't be issued for part of a building; the whole building or compound must comply.
Is licensing different in industrial cities?
Yes. Inside industrial cities run by MODON or RCJY, housing follows that authority's track instead of Balady.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the city, headcount, services and contract length. Send a request and we'll send you a clear quote.
I own a building. Can I work with you?
Yes. We work out its licensed capacity, get it ready for licensing, then run it and fill it.
Ready when you are
Give us the details and we'll come back with a place that fits your crew.