Kingdom building fees up 3.2% in early 2026
Building permits in the Kingdom increased by 3.2% during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year, with 12,070 permits issued compared to 11,700 permits in the same period of 2025. The total licensed building area rose by 2% to reach 4.87 million square meters, with residential areas increasing by 10% to approximately 4.03 million square meters, while non-residential spaces declined by 24% to 846,000 square meters. Residential buildings accounted for 82.6% of the total licensed areas, with activity concentrated in the Central Region, which held 73% of the total spaces. The capital's share of residential space increased to 15.7%. Additionally, the area of new buildings and additions to existing structures decreased by 7.6%, reflecting a slowdown in construction activity in some areas.
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