Saudi Citizens Can Now Apply for Affordable Housing Plots in Riyadh: Here’s How
Saudi Arabia has launched a new digital platform, Tawazoun, allowing eligible citizens to apply for affordable, pre-planned residential plots in Riyadh. The initiative aims to regulate land prices and make home ownership more accessible.
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The initiative is part of a broader directive to rebalance the real estate market and ensure sustainable urban growth. Under the directive of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has been tasked with providing Saudi citizens access to between 10,000 and 40,000 developed residential plots annually for the next five years. These plots will be offered at a maximum fixed price of SAR 1,500 per square meter, aiming to make land in the capital city more affordable and curb speculative activity. This strategic effort is intended to restore balance to Riyadh’s property sector and support long-term urban planning aligned with Vision 2030.
To operationalize this initiative, the RCRC officially launched the Real Estate Balance Platform (Tawazoun) on Thursday, September 11. The platform is available online at tawazoun.rcrc.gov.sa and is the only official portal through which applications may be submitted. The application window is open until the end of day, Thursday, October 23, 2025. Eligibility requirements include being a Saudi citizen, either married or aged 25 and above, having no previous real estate ownership, and having resided in Riyadh continuously for the last three years. Registration on the platform does not guarantee allocation, and submission timing will not influence the order of selection. The RCRC has made it clear that no intermediaries or third parties are authorized to represent or act on behalf of the platform. All application-related communication and updates will be issued exclusively through RCRC’s official channels.
Citizens who are allocated land through Tawazoun will be bound by specific ownership conditions designed to prevent speculation and encourage active development. The land must be built upon within 10 years. Sale, transfer, or mortgaging of the land is prohibited for the 10-year period, with one exception: mortgaging is permitted only if used to finance the construction of a residential unit on the land. If the plot remains undeveloped after the 10-year period, the RCRC will reclaim the land, and the original purchase amount will be reimbursed to the applicant.
To assist applicants, the RCRC has established a dedicated call center, which can be reached at 19998. Any queries regarding the platform, eligibility, or application process can be directed there. Applicants are strongly advised to rely only on official communication channels and refrain from using any unverified agents or websites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for the affordable housing plots in Riyadh?
Eligible applicants must be Saudi citizens, either married or aged 25 and above, have no previous real estate ownership, and have resided in Riyadh continuously for the last three years.
What is the application process for the Tawazoun platform?
Applicants must register on the official Tawazoun platform at tawazoun.rcrc.gov.sa. The application window is open until the end of day, Thursday, October 23, 2025. No intermediaries or third parties are authorized to represent the platform.
What are the ownership conditions for the allocated plots?
Citizens who are allocated land must develop it within 10 years. Sale, transfer, or mortgaging of the land is prohibited for the 10-year period, except for mortgaging to finance the construction of a residential unit. If the plot remains undeveloped after 10 years, the RCRC will reclaim the land and reimburse the original purchase amount.
How can applicants get more information or assistance?
Applicants can contact the RCRC’s dedicated call center at 19998 for any queries regarding the platform, eligibility, or application process. It is advised to rely only on official communication channels.
What is the maximum price per square meter for the affordable housing plots?
The maximum fixed price for the affordable housing plots is SAR 1,500 per square meter.
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