All about ADHA – Abu Dhabi Housing Authority
The government of Abu Dhabi has established multiple bodies to oversee different segments of the economy and ensure that the citizens’ needs are being met. Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) was established via Decree Number 4, issued by the late His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2012. Let’s look at ADHA’s functions and services.
ABU DHABI HOUSING AUTHORITY (ADHA): AN OVERVIEW
ADHA was established to develop policies and initiatives that help meet the needs of the emirate’s citizens. This includes developing and implementing housing programs and proposing rules and regulations that benefit stakeholders. It also maintains a central database of citizens. Additionally, it works towards establishing frameworks that can help engage the private sector in the industry and ensure that investment helps achieve ADHA’s vision.
ADHA VISION
The vision of ADHA is outlined as:
“To provide suitable housing for the emirate’s citizens”
ADHA MISSION
Their stated mission is:
“To foster family connectivity and individual stability among the citizens by providing the appropriate housing programs and overseeing their implementation, while encouraging the private sector to invest in the housing field.”
ADHA VALUES
ADHA values are:
- Collaboration
- Commitment
- Customer focus
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Transparency
- Values
ADHA FUNCTIONS
Next, we discuss the functions of ADHA.
- ADHA implements the orders related to housing programmes.
- It suggests policies, legislations and strategies that impact housing programmes.
- It determines the requirements for implementing the housing programme and sets up the logistical requirements and engineering services.
- Outlining rules and regulations of every programme, including but limited to the determination of the objectives, mechanism and implementation, as well as the terms of housing allocation.
- Budgeting for execution of the programme.
- Supervise and control the implementation of the approved plans.
- Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) maintains a central database for nationals.
- It receives nationals’ applications for housing programs, studies each request and makes appropriate decisions as per the Supreme Court orders.
- Any other related competency as directed by the government.
ADHA SERVICES
The services under the scope of ADHA include:
- Citizens can apply to change or exchange a previously granted house via the ADHA. This can be done from the houses listed with ADHA, its partners or other beneficiaries.
- Citizens can submit request loans for up to AED 1.1M for the maintenance and/or expansion of the existing house.
- For expansion of the house, loan requests of up to AED 750k can also be made via ADHA.
- ADHA can be used to apply for a loan of up to AED 1.75M for the demolition and reconstruction of the house.
- A loan of AED 1.75M can be applied to buy a home.
- A loan of up to AED 500k can be applied via ADHA for house maintenance.
- A loan of up to AED 1.75M can be applied via ADHA for house building.
- Al Wathba housing project beneficiaries can also benefit from the customised bundles.
- Via this ADHA service, users can request a housing service status certificate.
- Discounts on electronics, interior design, furniture and landscape.
- Citizens can request to acquire a residential land grant.
FAQs about ADHA
WHAT IS ABU DHABI HOUSING AUTHORITY LOCATION?
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority location is 11th floor, Al Bustan Tower, at the intersection of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street with Rabdan Street.
WHAT IS THE ABU DHABI HOUSING AUTHORITY CONTACT NUMBER?
You can call them at 800-555.
WHAT ARE THE ABU DHABI HOUSING AUTHORITY HOURS?
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority operating hours are Monday through Thursday from 07:00 am to 03:00 pm and 07:00 am to 11:30 am on Friday.
This concludes our overview of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA). The body oversees vital functions and ensures that the housing segment works for all stakeholders, from developers to home dwellers.
If you reside in the capital city, you can also learn about the TAMM Abu Dhabi services. Like TAMM and ADHA, UAE government entities, including departments and ministries, work to offer residents a better living experience.
Those planning to move to the UAE capital can read about living in Abu Dhabi on a budget.
