{"id":3681,"date":"2022-06-17T10:06:48","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T10:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=3681"},"modified":"2024-08-07T11:10:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T11:10:27","slug":"dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart","title":{"rendered":"All About the Dubai Municipality Housing Fee 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many dream of owning a house or living an extravagant lifestyle in Dubai. No wonder the emirate catches the heart of expatriates with its ambience, pleasing culture, and outstanding living standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People say that our dreams come with a price, and the same applies to housing plans in Dubai, UAE.\u00a0 If you are new to the emirate or planning to move there, you should know about Dubai Municipality\u2019s housing fees for owners and renters. This is an unknown fact for many who own a house in Dubai. However, it is always wise to research well before you execute the plan to avoid uncertainties. So, let us learn together about the concepts and exemptions of Dubai Municipality Housing Fee 2024.<\/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-69d3c9161a644\" 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 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#Who_Are_the_Payers_of_Dubai_Municipality_Housing_Fee\" title=\"Who Are the Payers of Dubai Municipality Housing Fee?\u00a0\">Who Are the Payers of Dubai Municipality Housing Fee?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#Who_is_Exempted_from_Paying_the_Dubai_Municipal_Housing_Fee\" title=\"Who is Exempted from Paying the Dubai Municipal Housing Fee?\">Who is Exempted from Paying the Dubai Municipal Housing Fee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#How_is_the_Housing_Fee_Calculated_in_Dubai\" title=\"How is the Housing Fee Calculated in Dubai?\">How is the Housing Fee Calculated in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#Case_1_Mr_Aatishs_rental_apartment\" title=\"Case 1: Mr. Aatish\u2019s rental apartment\">Case 1: Mr. Aatish\u2019s rental apartment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#Case_2_Ms_Zaira\" title=\"Case 2: Ms Zaira\">Case 2: Ms Zaira<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#How_to_Pay_the_Dubai_Housing_Fee\" title=\"How to Pay the Dubai Housing Fee?\">How to Pay the Dubai Housing Fee?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#Ways_to_Adjust_Dubai_Municipality_Housing_Fee\" title=\"Ways to Adjust Dubai Municipality Housing Fee\">Ways to Adjust Dubai Municipality Housing Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#DubaiNow_App\" title=\"DubaiNow App \n\">DubaiNow App \n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#Why_Do_Expats_Have_to_Pay_a_Housing_Fee\" title=\"Why Do Expats Have to Pay a Housing Fee?\">Why Do Expats Have to Pay a Housing Fee?<\/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\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#What_is_DEWA_Account_in_Housing\" title=\"What is DEWA Account in Housing?\u00a0\">What is DEWA Account in Housing?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#What_are_Dubai_Municipality_Charges_in_the_DEWA_bill\" title=\"What are Dubai Municipality Charges in the DEWA bill?\">What are Dubai Municipality Charges in the DEWA bill?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#Can_a_Tenant_Transfer_the_Housing_Fee_Duty_to_the_Owner\" title=\"Can a Tenant Transfer the Housing Fee Duty to the Owner?\">Can a Tenant Transfer the Housing Fee Duty to the Owner?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#In_Conclusion\" title=\"In Conclusion\">In Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ\u2019s)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ\u2019s)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#Is_the_housing_fee_charged_only_when_you_move_to_a_new_place\" title=\"Is the housing fee charged only when you move to a new place?\">Is the housing fee charged only when you move to a new place?<\/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\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#How_often_will_I_be_charged_the_Housing_Fee\" title=\"How often will I be charged the Housing Fee? \">How often will I be charged the Housing Fee? <\/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\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#Who_is_eligible_for_the_Dubai_Municipality_Housing_Fee_2024_Exemption\" title=\"Who is eligible for the Dubai Municipality Housing Fee 2024 Exemption? \">Who is eligible for the Dubai Municipality Housing Fee 2024 Exemption? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#Does_vacant_property_also_have_housing_fee_charges_in_Dubai\" title=\"Does vacant property also have housing fee charges in Dubai?\">Does vacant property also have housing fee charges in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-municipality-housing-fee-2022-tpsart\/#Is_the_housing_fee_charged_for_each_month\" title=\"Is the housing fee charged for each month?\">Is the housing fee charged for each month?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Dubai_Municipality_Housing_Fee_2024\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Dubai Municipality Housing Fee 2024?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dubai-Municipality-Housing.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3687 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dubai-Municipality-Housing.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai Municipality Housing Fee\" width=\"1000\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dubai-Municipality-Housing.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dubai-Municipality-Housing-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dubai-Municipality-Housing-768x573.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Municipality Housing Duty or Fee is the additional charge just like the water supply and electricity bill to be paid by every expatriate. This is an annual payment that is applicable for not just renters but homeowners too.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Municipality charges for each of its facilities and services such as cleanliness, food safety, waste management, and more. Similarly, the Dubai Municipality Housing Fee 2024 <\/span>(DEWA Bill) framework works at a 5% rate. Although, expatriates have to pay this annual charge monthly that authorities impose on them.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Are_the_Payers_of_Dubai_Municipality_Housing_Fee\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Are the Payers of Dubai Municipality Housing Fee?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The authorities impose the Dubai Municipality Housing Fee on each homeowner who possesses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/sale\">property in UAE<\/a>. The Emirates is exceptional with such charges. In the case of landlords, they are only responsible for paying it if the residents use the property. Or else, the Dubai Municipality Housing Fee for owners also gives the freedom to transfer the responsibility to their tenants through renting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Exempted_from_Paying_the_Dubai_Municipal_Housing_Fee\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is Exempted from Paying the Dubai Municipal Housing Fee?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following category of residents\/ properties are exempt from paying the housing fee in Dubai:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UAE Nationals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial Properties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulates and Diplomatic Missions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emirates General Petroleum Corporation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Central Bank<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_Housing_Fee_Calculated_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the Housing Fee Calculated in Dubai?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dubai-Municipality-Housing-Fee.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3688 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dubai-Municipality-Housing-Fee.jpg\" alt=\"How to Calculate Dubai Municipality Housing Fee \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dubai-Municipality-Housing-Fee.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dubai-Municipality-Housing-Fee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dubai-Municipality-Housing-Fee-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The authorities decide the Dubai Municipality Fee on two different bases for renters and homeowners. In the case of landlords, the governing bodies calculate the rate based on the average rental cost of the property, as determined by RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The authorities can use this mechanism to determine the rental price of properties offered for rental purposes. For tenants, however, DM has fixed the rate at 5%, with monthly payments that the tenant has to pay exclusively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noticeably, if your rent increases, the rental value of the property also increases with the rise in the housing fee. That means the change in valuation will impact and revise your housing charges in the UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_1_Mr_Aatishs_rental_apartment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case 1: Mr. Aatish\u2019s rental apartment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say Mr. Aatish lives in a rental apartment in Dubai, paying a monthly rent of AED 2,000. The calculation of Mr Aatish\u2019s municipality housing fee will be 5% of the annual value of this rent.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr Aatish\u2019s annual rent: 2,000 x 12 = <\/span><b>AED 24,000<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr Aatish\u2019s housing fee: 5% of AED 24,000 = <\/span><b>AED 1,200<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, Mr Aatish will pay an annual housing fee of AED 1,200, payable in monthly instalments of AED 100 (1,200\/12).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_2_Ms_Zaira\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case 2: Ms Zaira<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ms Zaira owns a lavish apartment in Dubai and pays no rent. Thus, the authorities will calculate her housing fee based on her apartment&#8217;s estimated annual rental value. Let us say the estimated monthly rent of Ms Zaira\u2019s flat is AED 3,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ms Zair\u2019s annual estimated rent: 3,000 x 12 <\/span><b>= AED 36,000<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ms Zaira\u2019s housing fee: 5% of AED 36,000 = <\/span><b>AED 1,800<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ms Zaira will have to pay an annual housing fee of AED 1,800 for her flat, divided into instalments of AED 150 per month (1,800\/12).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Pay_the_Dubai_Housing_Fee\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Pay the Dubai Housing Fee?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats living in Dubai do not need to make any additional effort to pay the Dubai municipal housing fee separately. The annual fee is divided into 12 instalments and explicitly mentioned in a bill. It will be included in the overall monthly charges payable by the resident. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, Mr. Rehan\u2019s monthly housing fee is AED 100, while his actual monthly consumption cost is AED 200. Thus, Mr Rehan&#8217;s total monthly bill would be AED 300 (AED 200 for monthly consumption + AED 100 monthly housing fee).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the next time you pay your DEWA bill using your mobile phone or via a payment kiosk, you can be confident that the housing fee will be paid simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Adjust_Dubai_Municipality_Housing_Fee\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ways to Adjust Dubai Municipality Housing Fee<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a solution to every problem and hence, even the housing rate also gets adjusted with some simple steps. For this easy-to-navigate service, the credit goes to the Dubai Paperless Strategy where the digital era has created a new pathway for even non-technical users. It was initially launched by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-misart\">H.H Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum<\/a>, the chairman of the Dubai Executive Council and the crown prince of Dubai. So, if you are an expatriate whose rent has been revised, the needful steps are down below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the <strong>Dubai Municipality\u2019s official portal<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for the tab \u2018<strong>Services<\/strong>\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the sub-category \u201c<strong>Dubai Municipality Fees<\/strong>\u201d in Individual Services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the \u2018<strong>Apply to Amend Dubai Municipality Residential Fee<\/strong>\u2019 tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in the <strong>Important Details<\/strong> Asked:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Account number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premise number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owner\/tenant name(s)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contract End Date<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property Type<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of Bedrooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email Address<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile Number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional info\/remarks (if any)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attach the <strong>Required Documents<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/title-deed-dubai-regart\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Title Deed<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layout<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the above documents are submitted, a digital receipt will be generated. It is not significant to have a hard copy of the same, but one may take it only in case of any further processing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your revised residential details will be updated in the Dubai Municipality cloud within 3 working days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you were charged more for the Dubai Municipality Housing Fee, you will receive the amount back as DEWA credits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DubaiNow_App\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DubaiNow App<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats can also adjust their housing fees via the DubaiNow App. Once the application is submitted, the municipality contacts the applicant within 3 working days. Follow these simple steps to adjust housing fees via the DubaiNow app:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the <strong>DubaiNow App<\/strong> via the <\/span><strong>Google Play Store<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <strong>Apple App Store<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Login using your credentials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find and choose the <strong>Housing Fees Adjust service<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide the <strong>required details<\/strong> in the form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attach the <strong>tenancy contract<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit your application.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Expats_Have_to_Pay_a_Housing_Fee\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Do Expats Have to Pay a Housing Fee?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Municipality Housing Fee is used for public expenditure. The authorities collect the tax and use it to develop the city\u2019s infrastructure, offer smooth services and provide a high standard of living. Expats in Dubai have to pay housing fees for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Sustainability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waste Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Safety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Road and Transport Infrastructure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_DEWA_Account_in_Housing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is DEWA Account in Housing?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dewa-Dubai-Electricity-and-Water-Authority.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3686 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dewa-Dubai-Electricity-and-Water-Authority.webp\" alt=\"DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dewa-Dubai-Electricity-and-Water-Authority.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dewa-Dubai-Electricity-and-Water-Authority-300x172.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dewa-Dubai-Electricity-and-Water-Authority-768x441.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Municipality monitors housing and services through each resident\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\">DEWA<\/a> account. This account allows the person to receive a DEWA bill each month of the year. It contains all the details of payments they abide by for that particular month, including the Dubai Municipality Housing Fee. This is a verified method of knowing which expatriates stay where.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the person decides to move to another place in the emirate, they must update their account with the latest address. They will then send the report as a bill with a payment deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rate does not change with the change in property. However, the amount payable may vary according to the rent (for tenants) or property value (for homeowners). Therefore, it is advisable to update the account with the new place and deactivate or delete the old one to avoid any further confusion. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Dubai_Municipality_Charges_in_the_DEWA_bill\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are Dubai Municipality Charges in the DEWA bill?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEWA bill is a personalised guide to your Dubai Municipality Housing Fee. The Dubai Municipality Housing Fee Dewa can help you configure the charges according to your rent and evaluation. This is just 5% of the amount paid for 12 months of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Tenant_Transfer_the_Housing_Fee_Duty_to_the_Owner\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can a Tenant Transfer the Housing Fee Duty to the Owner?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an owner, they may give the responsibility to their tenants to pay the Dubai Municipality Housing Fee 2024. So, for example, an owner has two properties, one of which they give for rental purposes. In such a situation, the owner may clear their responsibility by asking the renters to pay the housing bill. It is a completely legal method and the law even deems it common and genuine. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this offer is closed for tenants to step back and cannot implement the same idea as the owner, which is dominatingly significant with the renters. Hence, the renter must pay the DEWA Bill and the housing fee. But as we have mentioned, the easiest method to apply for your DEWA Account is to make a paperless payment from anywhere directly through their accounts. The transaction is completely safe and even ensures no extra payments, making the refund process easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>In Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Municipality has added many things to the checklist when you buy a home. One such aspect of care is the housing fee. However, it is easy to pay the charges applied by the Dubai Municipality to expatriates. It can be done through digital platforms, where the deduction will occur directly from the expatriate&#8217;s bank account to the Dubai Government. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, the only requirement is acknowledging the rate if you have an updated rent price. 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The Dubai Municipality Housing Fee is only applied to the expatriates either tenant or landlord with an annual obligation at a certain rate. Irrespective of the tenure one has lived at the place, the fee will still be a part of their Dewa Bill.\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_often_will_I_be_charged_the_Housing_Fee\"><\/span>How often will I be charged the Housing Fee? <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\tOne gets charged the housing fee for each financial year. Although, it is not mandatory to pay the Dubai Municipality housing fee altogether. Rather, the payer may get the ease of monthly payment along with the rest of their DEWA bill. \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_for_the_Dubai_Municipality_Housing_Fee_2024_Exemption\"><\/span>Who is eligible for the Dubai Municipality Housing Fee 2024 Exemption? <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 nationals who are the residents of UAE have no obligation to pay the Housing fee. They follow the generic bill and tax payments and hence, the Dubai Municipality housing fee is the duty for only outsiders staying in the emirate.\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=\"Does_vacant_property_also_have_housing_fee_charges_in_Dubai\"><\/span>Does vacant property also have housing fee charges in Dubai?<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\tIrrespective of whether the property is occupied or vacant, the Dubai Municipality housing fee is imposed on each property an expatriate is owning in the emirate. 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