Meanwhile, the number of families who moved into their first home during the same month reached 6,154 families, continuing efforts to accelerate ownership procedures and enable eligible families to benefit from diverse housing solutions.
The ministry explained that the total number of beneficiaries of housing support services from the beginning of this year until the end of February 2026 reached 17,188 Saudi families, while the number of families who moved into their homes during the same period reached 14,160 families, with an average daily implementation rate of 507 contracts for housing products, which reflects the continuation of the pace of housing empowerment and the acceleration of ownership procedures for Saudi families.
Riyadh holds the highest percentage
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing revealed that the Riyadh region accounted for the highest percentage of total residential contracts during February, at 19%, followed by the Makkah region at 18%, and then the Eastern Province at 13%. The remaining percentages were distributed among the other regions of the Kingdom, indicating the widespread benefit and growing demand for housing across various regions.
The Ministry also noted that the total number of subsidized contracts for beneficiaries since the launch of the "Sakani" program in 2017 until the end of February 2026 reached 1,023,653 contracts for Saudi families in various regions of the Kingdom. This figure reflects the cumulative impact of the program in enhancing homeownership opportunities and increasing homeownership rates among Saudi families.
She emphasized that the “Sakani” program continues to provide a comprehensive package of housing products that include ready-made units, units under construction within off-plan sales projects, in addition to the self-build product and residential lands, thus providing diverse options that suit the needs and desires of Saudi families in various regions of the Kingdom.
Focus on providing "housing"
The Ministry indicated that the Kingdom's housing system is undergoing a transformation, shifting its focus from simply providing housing units to developing vibrant, integrated urban communities that offer services, facilities, and economic opportunities. This enhances the quality of life and increases the attractiveness of the residential sector for both investment and development. This is achieved through the development of housing projects based on modern urban models that contribute to stimulating economic activity in cities and improving land use efficiency.
Furthermore, it involves strengthening partnerships with real estate developers and financing entities to support the sector's growth and sustainability.
Boosting the housing supply
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing explained that housing projects implemented in partnership with real estate developers, along with financing solutions offered in collaboration with financial institutions and banks, have contributed to enhancing the housing supply and expanding homeownership within an integrated system aimed at achieving sustainability in the housing sector.
The Ministry affirmed its continued commitment to strengthening the housing supply and launching more housing projects and options in partnership with the private sector across the Kingdom, thereby contributing to meeting the needs of Saudi families, achieving balance in the real estate market, and supporting the objectives of the Housing Program aimed at increasing the rate of homeownership among Saudi families.
