Issuing a Collective Residence Certificate for Individuals

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An electronic service that enables the verification of the rental relationship for establishments leasing residential units to accommodate their workforce within properties licensed for collective housing, serving as proof of the availability of eligible housing for workers affiliated with the establishment.
Service Level Agreement

      1. Access the Dashboard and sign in through the Unified National Access (Absher).
      2. Select the applicant’s capacity.
      3. Review the list of applications, then click Submit New Application.
      4. Select Application (Issuance), then choose Collective Residence, then Issuance of a Certificate of Collective Residence, and click Start Service.
      5. Enter the Collective Residence License Number associated with the residence proof.
      6. Enter the lease contract / rental incident number and the start and end dates of the rental relationship.
      7. Enter the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and the total room area; the unit’s accommodation capacity will be calculated automatically.
      8. Submit the application.
      9. The application is sent to the license holder for approval.
      10. Once approved, the tenant can print the certificate by accessing the Collective Residence Licenses list, selecting the relevant license, then from the Actions menu choosing View List of Residence Proof Certificates, selecting the certificate, and printing it from the Actions menu.

      Applications are accepted electronically only through the Baladi portal and mobile application.

      There are no fines or penalties for this service.

      Notes / Notices

      The license validity period for Collective Residence for Individuals is one year.
      The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Guide can be accessed via the provided link.
      An explanation of the Collective Residence License service is available on the Balady Platform.
      Introductory video for Collective Residence for Individuals.
      Guide to Qualification Requirements for Engineering Establishments to inspect and license Collective Residence.
      Rental Price Statistics Guide for Collective Residence for Individuals – Second Edition – Q4 2022.
      The User Guide for the service to inquire about requirements and restricted areas for Collective Residence Licenses can be accessed via the provided link.
      The Guide for Qualified Real Estate Brokers for Collective Residence for Individuals can be accessed via the provided link.

      1. A valid Collective Residence License.
      2. A valid rental relationship between the license holder and the leasing establishment.
      3. Approval of the application by the license holder.

      Target Audience

      Business

      Time Required

      10 Days

      Service delivery channels

      Applications are accepted electronically only through the Baladi portal and mobile application.

      Service release date

      13/01/2026

      Product

      Shared accommodation services for individuals

      Service Languages

      Arabic

      Service Fees

      Free

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      Customer service

      Phone

      199040

      Working hours

      8:00 AM - 10:00 PM All the week

      Self-services

      24/7 All the time

      Response time

      24 hours

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