Frequently Asked Questions | Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture

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How can I apply for a building permit? Is it possible to request a reduction on my municipal fees?
Apply for a building permit of spaces not exceeding 50 SQM or a building permit of additions to existing buildings.
Submit your application for a municipal fee reduction.
• Where can I find the municipal garbage bag dispenser machines in Bahrain?
Capital Governorate:
Seef Mall (Seef District).
Lulu Shopping Center (Main Branch).
Bahrain Post (Sitra)
Bahrain Post (Sanad)
Capital Municipality Office (Tubli)
Muharraq Governorate:
Central Market (Muharraq).
Seef Mall (Muharraq).
Bahrain Post (Diyar Al Muharraq).
Lulu Hypermarket (Hidd).
Northern Governorate:
Country Mall (Budaiya Highway).
Ramly Mall (A'ali).
Sater Supermarket (Bani Jamra).
The Atrium Mall (Saar).
Reef Mall (Sadad).
Southern Governorate:
AlMuntazah Supermarket (Bu Kuwara).
AlNoor Supermarket (Zallaq).
Enma Mall (East Riffa).
Ramez Supermarket (Askar).
Ramez Supermarket (Riffa).
Ramez Supermarket (Isa Town).
• Where is the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture located?
The Ministry’s main building is currently located in Zayed town –
Anadalusia Building.
• How can I apply for a building permit?
Building permit applications can be submitted easily via
Benayat Portal
.
For inquiries and assistance, you can contact 17155363
• Where are the four municipalities located?
Capital Municipality
- Near Bab Al Bahrain
Muharraq Municipality
- Near King Hamad Hospital - Busaiteen
Northern Area Municipality
- Near Bahrain Post – Budaiya
Southern Area Municipality
- Near Al Jazeera Supermarket - Riffa
• How can I contact the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture?
The Ministry's contact numbers are listed below:
Ministry Headquarters: 17981000
Capital Municipality: 17983000
Muharraq Municipality: 17984000
Northern Area Municipality: 17985000
Southern Area Municipality: 17986000
• Can I receive more than one bundle of garbage bags retroactively?
Garbage bags cannot be received retroactively.
• What are the working hours for Customer Service Centers?
Working hours are from Sunday to Thursday 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
• What social media channels are available for the Ministry?
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Follow
our Instagram account
@mun_bh
for the latest news, services, and projects.
• Where are the municipal Customer Service Centers located and how can I contact them?
We will gladly serve you through our Customer Service Centers listed below.
Contact numbers of our service centers are also listed for any queries and assistance.
Capital Municipality:
Capital Municipality Building.
Contact Number 17983000
Muharraq Municipality:
Muharraq Municipality Building
.
Contact Number 1798400
Northern Area Municipality:
A'ali Branch
Hamad Town Branch Roundabout 17
Budaiya Branch
Contact Number 17985000
Southern Area Municipality:
Khuldous Building in East Riffa- 2nd floor
.
Contact Number 17986000
Contact Number 17986000
What are the requirements for obtaining a building permit or adding a floor?
A copy of the property owner’s smart ID card.
Property ownership certificate.
Approved engineering plans from a licensed engineering office.
Approvals from the relevant authorities (e.g., Civil Defense, Electricity and Water).
Completion of the permit application form and payment of the applicable fees.
• What services are provided through the ministry's website?
As part of the Ministry's commitment to facilitating citizen transactions, a wide range of electronic services has been made available through the Ministry's website. These can be accessed via the
Ministry
Services
page
, which provides an overview of all available services.