Saudi Arabia announces Saudization of the Housing Supervisor role.
Published: November 28, 2025 | By Calm Gulf Life Blog
Saudi Arabia has officially approved the Saudization of the **Housing Supervisor (مشرف مسكن)** profession. The new rule includes a minimum monthly salary of **SR5000** for Saudi employees in this role, and employers must follow the decision by **February 1, 2026**. This regulation aims to create more job opportunities for Saudi nationals while improving standards in worker and residential accommodations.
What the New Decision Includes
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing, has issued a new regulation targeting the **localization of the Housing Supervisor profession** across the private sector. This decision is officially confirmed through the **Procedural Guide for Decision No. 62298**, published on the MHRSD website. Implementation begins on **1 February 2026**.
Key Highlights
- “Housing Supervisor” profession is officially localized for Saudi nationals.
- Minimum salary requirement: **SR5000** for Saudis to be counted in Saudization quotas.
- Applies to establishments operating shared residential accommodations.
- Effective implementation date: **February 1, 2026**.
- Part of ongoing national efforts to increase employment opportunities for Saudi citizens.
Why It Matters
Housing supervisors play a crucial role in ensuring safe, well-managed accommodation for workers across residential buildings, labor camps, and staff housing. By localizing this profession, Saudi Arabia aims to boost its job market for nationals and improve accommodation standards by ensuring better training, compliance, and supervision in these facilities.
- Decision Number: **62298** – Housing Supervisor localization.
- Minimum salary for Saudis in this role: **SR5000** (as reported by Saudi Gazette).
- Effective date: **1 February 2026**.
- Official reference: MHRSD “Procedural Guide for Localizing Housing Supervisor Profession”.
Full Details of the Regulation
According to the official MHRSD page, the Housing Supervisor role is now classified as a localized profession and only Saudi nationals can be employed in this position for Saudization quota calculation. The Procedural Guide outlines the regulatory framework, cooperation with the Ministry of Housing, and the timeline for implementation. Meanwhile, external news sources like Saudi Gazette highlight an additional point: Saudis employed in this role must be paid at least **SR5000 monthly** for the employer to be compliant.
- The regulation applies to employers managing shared worker or residential accommodations.
- Only Saudis will be accepted for the Housing Supervisor profession in the Nitaqat system.
- Salary below SR5000 will not qualify as localization for the role.
- Violations may lead to penalties after the grace period ends.
Implementation begins on February 1, 2026.
Who Benefits?
This new regulation benefits Saudi job seekers, especially young graduates looking for supervisory roles. Additionally, companies operating worker accommodations will now have clearer standards and guidelines to follow, ensuring safer and more organized housing environments.
Final Thoughts
The Saudization of the Housing Supervisor profession marks another strong step under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 workforce goals. While the minimum salary requirement of SR5000 is reported through newspapers, the official framework confirms the complete localization of this role. Companies should prepare early to ensure smooth compliance before February 2026.
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