The New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) has announced a decision exempting all government entities that sign cooperation protocols with the authority from the application of Articles (21 – 22 – 23 – 29) of the Real Estate Regulation and its amendments, which require the payment of assignment fees.
This decision, approved by NUCA’s Board of Directors during its session No. (208) held on September 1, 2025, covers the offering and marketing of lands, properties, units, and shops located within the jurisdiction of the new urban communities.
The measure aims to simplify procedures for government entities and strengthen cooperation between them and NUCA in implementing various urban development projects.
The provisions set out in Articles (21 – 23 – 29) of the Real Estate Regulation outline a set of rules governing land or unit assignments:
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Article (21) requires the assignor to submit an official request to the relevant city authority in case of transferring rights or contributing the land as an in-kind share in a company.
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Article (22) explains the applicable fees, which vary depending on the case and may include the price difference between the allocation date and the submission date, or a percentage of the land value, along with special reductions for assignments to first- and second-degree relatives.
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Article (23) states that there are exemptions from paying fees if the assignment does not result in an increase in the land value or if the change is limited to the legal form of the company without altering its capital.
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Article (29) covers the obligation to complete all procedures, emphasizing that no assignment is accepted unless financial dues are settled and all stipulated conditions are fulfilled.
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