Occupancy Certificate
We obtain the occupancy / completion certificate confirming your building is ready for lawful use — a mandatory step before it can be handed over or operated.
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What is this service?
The occupancy (building completion) certificate is an official document issued electronically through Balady confirming that construction is complete and the building is ready for lawful use. It is a mandatory step before any new building is handed over or brought into operation. ABAK — whose involvement is compulsory for non-residential uses — visits the site and produces the technical report evidencing that the works match the approved drawings, alongside the required hidden defects insurance policy.
Why do you need this service?
Evidences that the building is ready for lawful use before it is operated.
A mandatory step before handover, operation and utility connection.
A prerequisite for subdividing units and for sale or lease.
Documents that the works as built match the approved drawings and the code.
Service Preparation Steps
Eligibility check
We confirm there is a valid building permit at least six months old for which no occupancy certificate has yet been issued.
Engagement & site visit
ABAK is engaged (compulsory for non-residential uses) and inspects the site.
Technical report
We produce the technical report evidencing that the works match the approved drawings.
Insurance & settlement
The hidden defects insurance policy is put in place and any outstanding dues settled.
Submission
The application is filed through the construction licensing track on Balady.
Issuance
The municipality reviews and approves the certificate, which is printed once fees are paid.
What does the service include?
Approved Standards & Codes
Frequently Asked Questions About This Service
When can I apply for an occupancy certificate?
Once construction is complete and there is a valid building permit that has been in force for the required period without an occupancy certificate already issued against it. The application is filed through the construction licensing track on Balady after a site visit and the technical report.
Is an occupancy certificate mandatory for every building?
It is a mandatory step before a building is handed over or brought into operation, and engaging a licensed engineering office is compulsory for non-residential uses. Many authorities also require it before utility connection, unit subdivision or completing a sale or lease.
How does the hidden defects insurance policy relate to the certificate?
Putting the hidden defects insurance policy in place is one of the requirements for issuing the certificate, as it covers the building's structural defects after handover. The Balady application is not complete without it and without settling any outstanding dues.
What does the technical report for the certificate cover?
It documents the site visit and confirms that what was actually built matches the approved drawings and the Saudi Building Code, stamped by the engineering office so it can serve as the basis for the municipality's review before the certificate is approved and printed.
Why Choose abak?
We combine deep engineering expertise with high quality standards to deliver solutions you can trust.
Experienced Engineers
A team of certified consultants and engineers with long experience in the Saudi market.
High Quality Standards
Strict adherence to the Saudi Building Code and international engineering best practices.
Modern Engineering Solutions
We use the latest tools and technologies to deliver precise, efficient designs.
Professional Consultation
We listen to your needs and design the right solution for your project and budget.
Fast, Reliable Delivery
We commit to timelines and deliver our projects on schedule.
How We Work With You
Clear steps from first contact to final delivery.
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Contact Us
Reach us on WhatsApp or by phone and share your project details.
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Requirement Analysis
We study your needs and set a clear, suitable engineering plan.
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Engineering Execution
Our team executes the work precisely to the highest standards.
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Final Delivery
We hand over complete deliverables with post-delivery support.
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