Abu Dhabi extends occupancy certificate deadline
The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport has extended the deadline for submitting applications to issue or renew Building Occupancy Certificates until November 30, 2026. This extension comes after the original deadline of September 16, aiming to give property owners additional time to complete the necessary procedures. The Occupancy Certificate is a document issued by the municipality that confirms a building's suitability for use. Its validity lasts up to five years and is intended to ensure building safety and improve efficiency, with mandatory submission of reports and approvals related to safety requirements and technical regulations. Failure to obtain a valid Occupancy Certificate prevents the completion of procedures for documenting new contracts or renewing existing ones. Violations can result in administrative fines of up to one million dirhams for non-compliant buildings.
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