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Government housing ownership

Government housing ownership

About the Service

This service allows to issue a decision for ownership of the beneficiary (citizen) who obtained the grant government housing to complete the ownership procedures according to the procedures and conditions of the local authorities

Required Documents

The required documents issued by approved authorities require a stamp, taking into consideration that the digital stamp is acceptable.

  • Government Housing Grants from the Federal Government:

    • A copy of the receipt report of government housing

    • Ownership Certificates

  • Government housing in residential complexes:

    • None

Terms and Conditions

  • The housing must be in the category of housing grants and not loans
  • Occupancy of the housing by the beneficiary and the passage of a period of more than one year from the receipt of the housing by the citizen
  • The applicant must be the same person who received the government housing to be owned
  • The housing may not be disposed of except with the approval of the Ministry

Service Process

  • 1

    Login using UAE PASS account.

  • 2

    Obtain the service

Expected Time

  • 7 Working days

Service Fees

  • Free

Target Audience

  • Individuals (UAE National, Senior UAE National /Seniors, Special Needs)

Service Channels

  • Happiness Service Centers: According to the service center working hours (Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah)
  • Website: 24/7
  • Smart App: 24/7

Partners

  1. Dubai Municipality
  2. Department of Planning and Survey, Emirate of Sharjah
  3. Department of Municipality and Planning - Emirate of Ajman
  4. Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation - Emirate of Ajman
  5. Department of Planning and Survey, Umm Al Quwain
  6. Ras Al Khaimah Municipality
  7. Fujairah Municipality
  8. Dibba Al Fujairah Municipality

FAQ’s

  • 1- Is it possible to apply for a certificate of ownership on behalf of the beneficiary?

    The procedure requires that the beneficiary be provided with the service, and his heirs or another person cannot apply for the service, and in the case of heirs, they are required to review the relevant local authorities to coordinate with the Ministry in the entitlement to housing.

  • 2- The housing has not been occupied, is it possible to apply for the ownership certificate service?

    It requires that the housing be occupied by the beneficiary within 90 days from the date of signing the receipt record, and in the case that it is not occupied within the mentioned period, the Ministry has the right to withdraw the housing from the beneficiary and allocate it to another person.

  • 3- How to ensure the occupancy of government housing?

    The visit is carried out by the technical teams in the Ministry before issuing the ownership certificate.

  • 4- Does the service include government housing granted by the initiatives of the President and Crown Prince?

    es, the service includes all government housing, grants delivered by the ministry

  • 5- Is the ownership certificate considered a title deed that enables the beneficiary to dispose of the government housing?

    Issuing a certificate of ownership of government housing proving the allocation of housing to the beneficiary and requires the completion of ownership procedures with the concerned local authorities according to the laws and legislation of each emirate, and in all cases the beneficiary cannot dispose of the government housing without obtaining prior approval from the Ministry.

  • 6- Is the government housing ownership certificate a condition for the delivery of services to the house?

    It is not required to issue a government housing ownership certificate to connect the operational services of the housing such as electricity, water and sewage, as the receipt minutes are sufficient to enable the beneficiary to occupy the housing and benefit from it.

User guide

Please check the user guide (PDF) for using the system in order to apply for the service.

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