Riyadh Royal Commission closes applications for second year of Real Estate Balance Program

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has announced the closure of applications for the second year of the Real Estate Balance Program. The application period, which opened on August 16, 2026, ran until the end of Tuesday, September 15, 2026, through the Real Estate Balance Platform. Applications were open to citizens meeting the approved eligibility criteria and requirements.

Following the close of applications, the commission will begin verifying applicants’ eligibility by electronically coordinating with relevant authorities to confirm the accuracy of submitted data and compliance with the program’s requirements. Eligibility results will be announced on the Real Estate Balance Platform on September 30, 2026.

Eligibility criteria require applicants to be Saudi nationals, either married or at least 25 years old, who have not previously owned property and have resided in Riyadh for at least three years.

Objections to eligibility results can be submitted starting October 1, 2026, in accordance with the program’s procedures and regulations. Subsequent stages include an electronic lottery for eligible applicants, followed by off-plan sales procedures as per approved guidelines.

The Real Estate Balance Program in Riyadh is being implemented under the directives of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister, to achieve balance in the real estate sector. The initiative aims to increase the supply of planned residential land, providing between 10,000 and 40,000 plots annually at prices not exceeding 1,500 riyals (SAR) per square meter. This is intended to narrow the gap between supply and demand, enhance homeownership opportunities, and support real estate market stability and sustainable urban development in Riyadh.

The commission emphasized that eligibility priority is not based on the order of application, and registration on the platform does not guarantee final acceptance. All applications will be reviewed to ensure they meet the approved eligibility requirements.

Applicants are encouraged to monitor their application status and program timelines through the Real Estate Balance Platform and the commission’s official channels. The unified call center (19998), customer service channels, and the beneficiary center are ready to respond to inquiries about the program’s stages.