Water & Home Services in Saudi Arabia: How to Connect

Getting water and sewage connected is one of the first practical steps when you move into a new home in Saudi Arabia, whether you are a resident, a homeowner, or an expat setting up in a newly built property. The good news is that most of the process is now digital, transparent, and tied to your existing government credentials. This guide from سعودي ليفنج walks you through the fees, the online steps, and what to expect so you can plan your budget and avoid surprises.

Understanding the connection fees

Water and sewage connection charges depend on your property classification, land area, and the diameter of the connection line. Here is how the standard residential framework works:

• Water connection: For land up to 350 m² with a connection diameter of 20–25 mm, the fee is 3,000 SAR. For land larger than 350 m², an extra 20 SAR per additional m² applies, capped at 15,000 SAR.
• Larger connections (32–63 mm): The base fee is 5,000 SAR for land up to 350 m², plus 25 SAR per additional m² above 350 m², capped at 25,000 SAR.
• Diameters above 63 mm: The fee is based on the actual execution cost, with no fixed tariff.
• Sewage connection: The minimum charge is 5,000 SAR for residential land up to 350 m², with additional per-m² charges for larger areas, subject to the caps in the current fee schedule.

For reference, a residential water connection for a built-up area up to 675 m² is 3,000 SAR, and the sewage connection for the same area is 5,000 SAR.

Multiple units and developer-built properties

If your property contains more than one housing unit, an extra 1,000 SAR per additional unit is added to both the water and sewage connection charges for each unit beyond the base property.

In properties where the real-estate developer has already executed the internal connection links inside the property boundary in coordination with the service provider, the cost to connect water services is 1,000 SAR per meter. This is common in newer master-planned communities, so ask your developer whether the groundwork is already done.

The water meter device

You will also need a water meter installed. In 2026, a new meter device typically ranges from about 250 SAR to 50,000 SAR, depending on the meter diameter and technical specifications. Standard small residential meters sit at the low end of this range, while large-diameter meters for bigger properties are far more expensive. Confirm the exact device required for your connection diameter when you submit your request.

How to request a connection online

The service is requested electronically. You create a dedicated property account through the official Saudi government services portal for the “Request for water and sewage connection,” then link that account to your property profile with the national water service provider. The typical digital steps in 2026 are:

• Access the National Water Company online portal.
• Log in using National Single Sign-On (نفاذ) linked to your أبشر credentials.
• Select “request new water meter/connection” or “water and wastewater connection request.”
• Enter your property data: the electronic title deed number, the site coordinates, the property type, and the actual land area.

Once your request is reviewed, you will receive the calculated fees based on your property details.

Paying your fees and installments

Sewer connection charges are calculated by property classification, area, and connection diameter. After the bill is issued, you can pay the full amount at once, or use an installment plan approved by the service provider. Installments are helpful for larger connections where the total may run into the tens of thousands of riyals.

Practical tips before you apply

• Have your electronic title deed number and accurate site coordinates ready before starting the request.
• Confirm your exact land area, as the per-m² charge for areas above 350 m² can change the total significantly.
• Check whether your developer has already installed internal links, which changes how your water fee is calculated.
• Because fees, caps, and meter prices can be updated, always verify the current figures on the official Saudi government portal before you pay.

With your credentials ready and your property details on hand, connecting water and sewage in Saudi Arabia is a straightforward online process. Plan for the connection fees and meter cost up front, ask about installments if you need them, and you will have your new home fully serviced with minimal hassle.

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