How can I apply for a building permit? Is it possible to request a reduction on my municipal fees?
• Where can I find the municipal garbage bag dispenser machines in Bahrain?
Capital Governorate:
- Seef Mall (Seef District).
- Lulu Shopping Center (Main Branch).
- Bahrain Post (Sitra)
- Bahrain Post (Sanad)
- Capital Municipality Office (Tubli)
Muharraq Governorate:
- Central Market (Muharraq).
- Seef Mall (Muharraq).
- Bahrain Post (Diyar Al Muharraq).
- Lulu Hypermarket (Hidd).
Northern Governorate:
- Country Mall (Budaiya Highway).
- Ramly Mall (A'ali).
- Sater Supermarket (Bani Jamra).
- The Atrium Mall (Saar).
- Reef Mall (Sadad).
Southern Governorate:
- AlMuntazah Supermarket (Bu Kuwara).
- AlNoor Supermarket (Zallaq).
- Enma Mall (East Riffa).
- Ramez Supermarket (Askar).
- Ramez Supermarket (Riffa).
- Ramez Supermarket (Isa Town).
• Where is the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture located?
• How can I apply for a building permit?
Building permit applications can be submitted easily via Benayat Portal.
For inquiries and assistance, you can contact 17155363
• Where are the four municipalities located?
- Capital Municipality - Near Bab Al Bahrain
- Muharraq Municipality - Near King Hamad Hospital - Busaiteen
- Northern Area Municipality - Near Bahrain Post – Budaiya
- Southern Area Municipality - Near Al Jazeera Supermarket - Riffa
• How can I contact the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture?
The Ministry's contact numbers are listed below:
- Ministry Headquarters: 17981000
- Capital Municipality: 17983000
- Muharraq Municipality: 17984000
- Northern Area Municipality: 17985000
- Southern Area Municipality: 17986000
• Can I receive more than one bundle of garbage bags retroactively?
Garbage bags cannot be received retroactively.
• What are the working hours for Customer Service Centers?
Working hours are from Sunday to Thursday 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
• What social media channels are available for the Ministry?
اFollow our Instagram account @mun_bh for the latest news, services, and projects.
• Where are the municipal Customer Service Centers located and how can I contact them?
We will gladly serve you through our Customer Service Centers listed below.
Contact numbers of our service centers are also listed for any queries and assistance.
- Capital Municipality: Capital Municipality Building.
Contact Number 17983000
- Muharraq Municipality: Muharraq Municipality Building.
Contact Number 1798400
- Northern Area Municipality:
A'ali Branch
Hamad Town Branch Roundabout 17
Budaiya Branch
Contact Number 17985000
- Southern Area Municipality:
Khuldous Building in East Riffa- 2nd floor.
Contact Number 17986000
Contact Number 17986000
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.