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Apply for Change of Use of Residential Plot
- Last Updated 11 Jan, 2021
- Service Type : Offline Service
- Service Mode : Offline
- Service Provider : Ministry of Municipality
- Service Classification : G2C, G2B
- Topic : Housing, Visas and Official Documents
Intended Audience
Citizen: Parent, Business Owner, Employee
Description
Qataris may submit a request to Urban Design Section of the Urban Planning Department to examine the possibility of changing the use of residential plots for commercial, educational or health purposes.
Offline Instructions
Submit official letter to the competent municipality.
Service Center
Customer Service Counter at the competent municipality.
Additional Information
- The Ministry of Municipality and Environment clarifies on its website the process plan of the service in detail and in the form of a work plan.
- Service duration is based on the approval of the Minister of Municipality and Environment.
Fees
No fees are required for this service.
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