Are you moving into a new home? Or are you searching for one after your previous residence was damaged? In Dubai, citizens can apply for house benefits. These include financial assistance for furnishing the house, paid only once, under the 'preparing housing' benefit. Citizens who do not have a home due to natural disasters or emergencies that rendered their house uninhabitable can also apply for a temporary housing benefit, which will help in covering rent or purchasing a new home.
Eligibility
The applicant must be a permanent resident in Dubai and meet one of the following criteria: a UAE national holding a family book issued in Dubai, a divorced woman or widow who provides for a child holding a family book, or a child provided for by a widow holding a family book issued in the emirate. For both housing benefits, the average monthly income of the provider must be less than: Dh10,700 (for a one-member family), Dh13,700 (for a two-member family). From the third member, the amount will increase by Dh1,000 for each additional person.
To apply, visit the CDA website, smart application, customer happiness centre, or Dubai Now application, provided these conditions are met. The service can take up to 11 working days.
Required documents (temporary housing benefit)
Citizens who lost their home due to emergencies can apply for a temporary housing benefit to help with rent or purchasing a new home. Documents required include a valid Emirates ID (for the house head and dependents), an electronic copy of the salary certificate showing retirement deduction, and more.
How much is the temporary benefit?
The value of the temporary benefit varies depending on the number of family members: One member - Dh30,000, Two members - Dh40,000, Three to five members - Dh50,000, Six to eight members - Dh60,000, Nine members and above - Dh70,000.
Required documents (preparing housing benefit)
When moving into a new home, Emiratis can apply for financial support to buy furniture; this benefit will be paid only once. Required documents include a valid Emirates ID (for the house holder and dependents), an electronic copy of the salary certificate showing retirement deduction, and more.
The application must be submitted by the head of the family or his representative. Authorities may request additional information or supporting documents. The applicant will be notified of approval or rejection via SMS. If approved, the benefit will be paid to the applicant's bank account, based on the rental year specified in the lease contract.
