{"id":26515,"date":"2025-08-11T10:47:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T10:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/?p=26515"},"modified":"2025-08-11T10:48:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T10:48:05","slug":"white-land-fees-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/en\/white-land-fees-system\/","title":{"rendered":"White Land Fees System in Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing in Saudi Arabia has officially announced the implementation of <strong>amendments to the White Land Fees System<\/strong> starting today. This step aims to enhance the effectiveness of the system, maximize the utilization of undeveloped lands within urban boundaries, and encourage landowners to either develop or sell their lands to accelerate real estate development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Amendments to the System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the new amendments, the most notable changes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increasing the fees to <strong>up to 10% of the land\u2019s value<\/strong>, compared to the previous fixed rate of 2.5%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imposing an <strong>annual fee<\/strong> on lands with an area of 5,000 square meters or more, ensuring a wider range of properties are covered under the system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means that the fee rate will no longer be fixed as before but will instead vary and can reach up to 10% depending on the appraised value of the land. This change creates a stronger incentive for landowners to develop or sell their lands rather than leaving them unused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-Systemwebp-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"White Land Fees System\" class=\"wp-image-26518\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-Systemwebp-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-Systemwebp-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-Systemwebp-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-Systemwebp-1536x803.webp 1536w, https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-Systemwebp-600x314.webp 600w, https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-Systemwebp.webp 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">White Land Fees System <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/en\/urban-planning-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23716\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Most Important Urban Planning Regulations and Laws in SA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives of the Amended System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amendments to the White Land Fees System align with the <strong>Saudi Vision 2030<\/strong> objectives, aiming to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increase the supply of developed land<\/strong> within cities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curb monopolistic practices<\/strong> that hinder urban development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stimulate real estate investment<\/strong> and support housing projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Achieve balance in the real estate market<\/strong> by making more land available for construction.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, the updated system is expected to accelerate infrastructure and urban planning projects, thereby improving the quality of life in Saudi cities and meeting the growing demand for housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/en\/non-saudi-property-ownership-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law Starting 2026 \u2013 A New Step in Real Estate Investment Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Differences Between the Previous and New System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Previously, the White Land Fees were <strong>fixed at 2.5%<\/strong> of the land\u2019s value annually, regardless of its size or location. In contrast, the amended system introduces a <strong>variable rate<\/strong> of up to 10% and imposes annual fees on larger plots starting from 5,000 square meters. This approach enhances the system\u2019s impact and reduces the accumulation of undeveloped lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=966550600204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Legal Services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expected Impact on the Real Estate Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new amendments are expected to have a direct impact by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increasing the <strong>rate of land development<\/strong> and integration into urban projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activating the real estate market<\/strong> through the availability of more land for sale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting <strong>affordable housing initiatives<\/strong> by boosting the supply of residential units.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouraging investors to turn idle lands into projects with economic and social value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Aspects of the System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry emphasized that fee assessments are based on the market value of the land, determined by specific criteria such as location, size, and available infrastructure services. The amended system also provides mechanisms for objections and appeals to ensure fairness and transparency in implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-System1webp-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"White Land Fees System\" class=\"wp-image-26520\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-System1webp-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-System1webp-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-System1webp-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-System1webp-1536x803.webp 1536w, https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-System1webp-600x314.webp 600w, https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/White-Land-Fees-System1webp.webp 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">White Land Fees System <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These changes directly support the objectives of the <strong>Housing Program<\/strong>, one of the key initiatives under Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to increase homeownership rates among citizens and balance supply and demand in the housing sector. Furthermore, the amendments promote efficient land use in urban areas and help control unplanned urban sprawl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn About: <a href=\"https:\/\/etqanlawfirm-sa.com\/en\/property-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Register an Intellectual Property Contract? 6 Steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The implementation of the amended White Land Fees System marks a significant step in reforming Saudi Arabia\u2019s real estate sector. By introducing a flexible fee structure and expanding the system\u2019s scope, the government aims to encourage land development, increase real estate supply, and achieve sustainable urban growth in line with Vision 2030.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing in Saudi Arabia has officially announced the implementation of amendments to the White Land Fees System starting today. 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