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:
- Submit the extension request at least 3 months before retirement via email:
Housing@iau.edu.sa - The request is referred to the Permanent Housing Committee, and the retiree is informed of the recommendation.
- 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:
- Resident sends an email with the return form to:
Housing@iau.edu.sa - Housing supervisor contacts the resident to schedule pickup.

