{"id":1650,"date":"2022-02-09T10:45:19","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T10:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=1650"},"modified":"2023-10-06T09:40:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T09:40:51","slug":"sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart","title":{"rendered":"Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme &#8211; Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no place like home. Those with a safe roof on their heads would agree with this but what about the ones struggling to find suitable housing? For people living in the UAE, Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme is the answer!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established in 1999, the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme (SZHP) offers suitable housing to UAE nationals and their families. The objective of the programme is to provide housing assistance to people with regard to loans and grants. It also aims to help people with the construction, buying, maintaining and expanding of a house as per authorised standards and policies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re keen to learn more about it and understand the application process, this article will cater to your queries. We\u2019ve answered the most important questions associated with the programme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a03ba1ac6b4b\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a03ba1ac6b4b\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#The_Objective_of_SZHP\" title=\"The Objective of SZHP\">The Objective of SZHP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#Eligibility_Criteria_to_Apply_for_the_Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria to Apply for the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme\">Eligibility Criteria to Apply for the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#Type_of_Assistance_to_Expect_from_the_Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme\" title=\"Type of Assistance to Expect from the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme\">Type of Assistance to Expect from the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#Benefits_of_the_Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme\" title=\"Benefits of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme\u00a0\">Benefits of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#Value_of_Financial_Loans_and_Grant_by_SZHP\" title=\"Value of Financial Loans and Grant by SZHP\">Value of Financial Loans and Grant by SZHP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#Essential_Documents_for_Applying_to_the_SZHP\" title=\"Essential Documents for Applying to the SZHP\">Essential Documents for Applying to the SZHP<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#For_Widows\" title=\"For Widows\">For Widows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#For_Divorced_Females\" title=\"For Divorced Females\">For Divorced Females<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme_-_How_to_Apply\" title=\"Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme &#8211; How to Apply?\">Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme &#8211; How to Apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#Online_Registration_Process_of_SZHP\" title=\"Online Registration Process of SZHP\">Online Registration Process of SZHP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme_-_Website_Services\" title=\"Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme &#8211; Website Services\">Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme &#8211; Website Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#What_are_the_components_of_the_Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme\" title=\"What are the components of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme?\">What are the components of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#Who_is_eligible_to_apply_for_SYHP\" title=\"Who is eligible to apply for SYHP?\">Who is eligible to apply for SYHP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#Where_the_offices_of_the_Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme\" title=\"Where the offices of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme? \">Where the offices of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#Can_I_change_the_type_of_housing_assistance_after_application_approval\" title=\"Can I change the type of housing assistance after application approval?\">Can I change the type of housing assistance after application approval?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#How_can_I_cancel_the_SHZP_application_after_submitting_It\" title=\"How can I cancel the SHZP application after submitting It?\">How can I cancel the SHZP application after submitting It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-zayed-housing-programme-reart\/#What_are_the_operating_times_for_the_Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme_offices\" title=\"What are the operating times for the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme offices? \">What are the operating times for the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme offices? <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Objective_of_SZHP\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Objective of SZHP<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The objective of this housing programme is to attain residential welfare for the country. It aims to satisfy the citizens of the nation by providing them with the most innovative and sustainable residential services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_to_Apply_for_the_Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility Criteria to Apply for the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Eligibility-Criteria-to-Apply-for-the-Sheikh-Zayed-Housing-Programme.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1652 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Eligibility-Criteria-to-Apply-for-the-Sheikh-Zayed-Housing-Programme.jpg\" alt=\"Eligibility Criteria to Apply for the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Eligibility-Criteria-to-Apply-for-the-Sheikh-Zayed-Housing-Programme.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Eligibility-Criteria-to-Apply-for-the-Sheikh-Zayed-Housing-Programme-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Eligibility-Criteria-to-Apply-for-the-Sheikh-Zayed-Housing-Programme-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Eligibility-Criteria-to-Apply-for-the-Sheikh-Zayed-Housing-Programme-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only UAE nationals are eligible to apply for the Sheikh Zayed housing programme. Meeting the following eligibility criteria is essential for anyone who wishes to apply to this programme:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should be a UAE national<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are the sole breadwinner of the family and are unable to find\/get a suitable house for your family<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a UAE national, you have never attained housing aid from the government<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not own a house that suits appropriate residency or haven\u2019t owned a house since 1999.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not enough income to purchase a house or complete its building or construction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a local female citizen\/UAE national:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is a widow with children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divorced with children, dependent on the father of the children who cannot afford a house<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age 30 or more, unmarried and don\u2019t have parents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t have parents, a guardian or breadwinner who can subsist her<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Married to a non-UAE national or citizen who cannot get a suitable resident for his family.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_of_Assistance_to_Expect_from_the_Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of Assistance to Expect from the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project of Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme offers three types of assistance which are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme offers the following types of assistance &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Housing Assistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; It includes government housing, a non-refundable financial grant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Loan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Housing loan for a house in ministry-built complexes or a loan to improve your existing housing or residential experience. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Utility Housing <\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Loan that covers rent for housing and utilities such as electricity, natural gas, water, wood, sewage service and more.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_the_Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Benefits-of-the-Sheikh-Zayed-Housing-Programme.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1653 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Benefits-of-the-Sheikh-Zayed-Housing-Programme.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Benefits-of-the-Sheikh-Zayed-Housing-Programme.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Benefits-of-the-Sheikh-Zayed-Housing-Programme-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Benefits-of-the-Sheikh-Zayed-Housing-Programme-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Benefits-of-the-Sheikh-Zayed-Housing-Programme-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying for the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme can provide you with the following advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistance with home construction which was pending or under construction for a long time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase a <\/span>Dubai real estate <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property or home that fits your needs and family size<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expand or maintain an existing house or both.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay for previously taken loans for housing purposes from other entities. But before that, make sure that 3 or more years haven\u2019t passed since the first instalment of the taken loan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value_of_Financial_Loans_and_Grant_by_SZHP\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Value of Financial Loans and Grant by SZHP<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maximum Amount<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Grant or Loan\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 800,00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government-provided housing or a housing loan for a house in a ministry-built complex<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 800,00 (for construction)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>NOTE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The income of the person applying for the programme should be 15,000 AED or less.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Documents_for_Applying_to_the_SZHP\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential Documents for Applying to the SZHP<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Essential-Documents-for-Applying.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1654 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Essential-Documents-for-Applying.jpg\" alt=\"Essential Documents for Applying\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Essential-Documents-for-Applying.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Essential-Documents-for-Applying-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Essential-Documents-for-Applying-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Essential-Documents-for-Applying-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copies of the family book, ID proof and passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Dubai real estate property certificate from the authorities presently in charge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial licenses certificate from the authorities that are in-charge presently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income proof in the form of salary slips or bank statement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Widows\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Widows<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the above-mentioned document, widows in the UAE need to submit these documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inheritance inventory proof<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-marriage certificate, the pension certificate (that the widow is receiving on behalf of the late husband), proof of financial assistance from the concerned entity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Divorced_Females\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Divorced Females<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the first set of documents mentioned above, divorced women have to submit these documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A court certificate or proof of children custody<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A non-marriage certificate from the court or proof of receiving financial assistance after divorce from the concerned entity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme_-_How_to_Apply\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme &#8211; How to Apply?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply for the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme either offline or online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offline Method &#8211; By visiting one of the Emirates Post offices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offline Method &#8211; By visiting the official SZHP website\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicant receives a temporary card via email before a permanent card is issued. The temporary card includes the applicant\u2019s ID information and application number for a smooth follow-up process that takes place later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Registration_Process_of_SZHP\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Registration Process of SZHP<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Online-Registration-Process.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1655 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Online-Registration-Process.jpg\" alt=\"Online Registration Process\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Online-Registration-Process.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Online-Registration-Process-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Online-Registration-Process-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Online-Registration-Process-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can register to the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme via their official website using these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the official SZHP website &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.szhp.gov.ae\/default.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.szhp.gov.ae\/default.aspx<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the &#8216;<strong>Login&#8217;<\/strong> icon on the top right corner of the page.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already have an account, just enter the username and password. If not, click on &#8216;<strong>Create an Account&#8217;<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That will open a new page with options such as &#8211; Applicants, Contractors and Consultants.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the &#8216;<\/span><strong><i>Applicants&#8217;<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option and fill in your Town Number and Family Number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile phone number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the OTP to complete the SZHP registration process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme_-_Website_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme &#8211; Website Services<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the SZHP website, you can access the following services:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing Assistance Request\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update Housing Assistance Data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request for Cancellation of Residential Assistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postpone or Reduce Instalment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request for Housing Decision Reconsideration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_components_of_the_Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme\"><\/span>What are the components of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe components of this programme include government housing, grants and loans.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_eligible_to_apply_for_SYHP\"><\/span>Who is eligible to apply for SYHP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOnly UAE nationals can apply for the Sheikh Zayed housing programme. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_the_offices_of_the_Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme\"><\/span>Where the offices of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme offices are in Dubai, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi and Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Abu Dhabi.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_change_the_type_of_housing_assistance_after_application_approval\"><\/span>Can I change the type of housing assistance after application approval?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, you can change the housing assistance type even after the application approval. For that, you need to cancel your approved application and fill out a new application. Make sure you take a look at the essential documents of the specific housing assistance type you are switching to. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_cancel_the_SHZP_application_after_submitting_It\"><\/span>How can I cancel the SHZP application after submitting It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, it is possible to cancel the SHZP application even after submission. For this, you need to head to the SZHP office building. In case you have initial approval, carry the family book to fill out the cancellation form. Even if you don\u2019t have the initial approval, bring your family book to the SZHP office to fill out the cancellation form. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_operating_times_for_the_Sheikh_Zayed_Housing_Programme_offices\"><\/span>What are the operating times for the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme offices? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe operating times of the SHZP offices are: 8 am \u2013 2 pm (Sunday to Thursday) and the Weekends are Off.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the components of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The components of this programme include government housing, grants and loans.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Who is eligible to apply for SYHP?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Only UAE nationals can apply for the Sheikh Zayed housing programme. \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Where the offices of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme? \",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme offices are in Dubai, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi and Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Abu Dhabi.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can I change the type of housing assistance after application approval?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Yes, you can change the housing assistance type even after the application approval. 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