Housing Procedures

How to Submit a Housing Request:
  • Access the university’s main website → Administrative Services → Housing Services → Submit Housing Request.
  • For medical staff, the designated housing request form should be sent via email to:
    Housing@iau.edu.sa

Required Documents with the Housing Request Form:

  • Completed housing request form + points form (extended family not counted).
  • Family card from the husband’s account via Tawakkalna or Absher.
  • National ID of the employee.
  • University employee ID.
  • Proof of current administrative assignment (if applicable).
  • Residence permit for domestic worker/driver (if applicable).
  • Employee definition from electronic services.

Upon housing allocation, the candidate will be notified via email.

How to Submit a Housing Clearance Request:
  • Access the university’s main website → Administrative Services → Housing Services → Submit Clearance Request.

Post-submission procedures:

  • Visit the housing administration and return all unit keys.
  • Pay all electricity dues and provide proof of payment.
  • Sign the housing unit handover agreement.
  • Maintenance department assesses damages.
  • Resident is notified via email of the estimated repair costs and payment method.
  • After payment, the housing administration informs HR to finalize clearance and stop financial deductions from the clearance date.
How to Request Housing Extension for Retirees:
  1. Submit the extension request at least 3 months before retirement via email:
    Housing@iau.edu.sa
  2. The request is referred to the Permanent Housing Committee, and the retiree is informed of the recommendation.
  3. If approved, the retiree must complete the required forms and pay the rental fees including water, electricity, and a refundable deposit of SAR 10,000.
How to Request Return of Furnished Unit Items:
  1. Resident sends an email with the return form to:
    Housing@iau.edu.sa
  2. Housing supervisor contacts the resident to schedule pickup.

Published on: 03 November 2025
Last update on: 03 November 2025
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