Local governments
Housing assistance is also provided at the emirate level, which includes:
- Abu Dhabi Housing Authority
In December 2012, Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) was created to provide suitable housing for Abu Dhabi citizens, manage housing loans' programme and coordinate all housing-related projects.
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has launched the 'Bayti' initiative for citizens in the emirate. This scheme provides 58 structurally and architecturally pre-approved housing designs. Under this initiative, residential communities based on the highest standards of quality and efficiency that provide security and comfort to the citizens will be built.
Iskan Abu Dhabi
Iskan Abu Dhabi is a one-stop service centre for citizens eligible for housing benefits in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. It serves the customers of Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, providing them with a range of services, which includes housing grants, housing loans, and the purchase of residential land.
- Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment
Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE) was established in 2007. It aims at providing appropriate housing to the nationals of the emirate of Dubai, by providing all housing related services through various alternatives, such as:
- granting residential plots
- granting governmental houses
- providing ready houses
- maintaining and extending the current houses
- giving housing loans as per the policies and standards adopted by the entity.
MRHE contributes to stimulating the national economy by executing investment projects and activating strategic partnerships with the private and public sectors.
- Community Development Authority
Community Development Authority (CDA) provides temporary housing to those whose house got damaged and became unfit to use as a result of natural calamity or disaster.
- Housing programmes in the Northern Emirates
These programmes include the following:
- Department of Housing - Government of Sharjah
- Sheikh Saud Housing Programme - Ras Al Khaimah.
