Municipal Affairs
What are the requirements for obtaining a building permit or adding a floor?
- A copy of the property owner’s smart ID card.
- Property ownership certificate.
- Approved engineering plans from a licensed engineering office.
- Approvals from the relevant authorities (e.g., Civil Defense, Electricity and Water).
- Completion of the permit application form and payment of the applicable fees.
How can I submit a municipal complaint or observation?
- Via the Ministry’s website under the “Contact Us” section.
- By email: prinfo@mun.gov.bh
- Through the National Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul): www.bahrain.bh/tawasul
What is the procedure for reporting stray dogs?
- You can report stray dogs through the following phone numbers: 38099994 – 17155363.
- Or via the National Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul): www.bahrain.bh/tawasul
What documents are required for the Urban and Village Development Project and the Rainwater Insulation Service?
- A copy of the smart ID card.
- A copy of the property ownership certificate or lease contract with proof of residence.
- A copy of the electricity and water bill.
- Any additional documents requested by the relevant authority.
How can I apply for the Rainwater Insulation Service?
- You can apply for the rainwater insulation service by visiting your area's municipal council and filling out the designated form, or through the Ministry’s website.
- This requires submitting the necessary documents and waiting for an inspection by the relevant specialists.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Urban and Village Development Project?
- The applicant must be a Bahraini national aged 18 or above.
- The applicant must fully or partially own the residence.
- The family must have lived in the house for more than 10 years.
- The head of household’s income must be less than BHD 600 per month.
- The applicant must not own another property.
- The applicant must own a plot of land of at least 150 square meters that does not generate income.
- The applicant’s population registry and address must match.
- In the case of joint ownership, the consent of all owners is required.
- The applicant must not have previously benefited from the project or any other services provided by the Ministry.
