Arab Republic of Egypt · Official portal — Alexandria Governorate
The documents and fees below are copied verbatim from the district’s official catalogue (report code 83) — no eligibility conditions or application steps are added beyond what it states.
Documents needed
| # | Document name | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Negative search certificate from the Real Estate Registry | 424 |
| 2 | Engineering report on the demolition method | 570 |
| 3 | Supervision certificate endorsed by the Engineers Syndicate | 622 |
| 4 | Title contract, registered or with authenticated signature (original produced, copy submitted) | 742 |
| 5 | Proof of identity (original and copy) | 795 |
| 6 | The application as submitted | 925 |
| 7 | Certified copy of the removal or demolition order | 1000 |
| 8 | Real Estate Registry declaration that the property is vacant of occupants | 1119 |
Check the document list before visiting. Ask the responsible office about anything unclear or unavailable to you.
Fee schedule
Initial fees
| Fee code | Fee item | Initial value |
|---|---|---|
| 2838 | SMS messaging service charge | 5.00 EGP |
| 2939 | Levy for the martyrs, victims, missing and injured of military and terrorist operations | 5.00 EGP |
| 2872 | Examination charge for standard-form applications | 200.00 EGP |
| 89 | Stamp duty | 0.30 EGP |
| 1273 | State financial resources development levy | 2.00 EGP |
| 1657 | Travel allowance | 200.00 EGP |
Final fees
| Fee code | Fee item | Initial value |
|---|---|---|
| 1273 | State financial resources development levy | No fixed amount in the catalogue — set by the office |
| 89 | Stamp duty | No fixed amount in the catalogue — set by the office |
| 1172 | Services charge | No fixed amount in the catalogue — set by the office |
| 1158 | Licence issuance fee | 1,330.00 EGP |
| 59 | 0.2% of the value of the works | No fixed amount in the catalogue — set by the office |
| 2335 | 5% administrative expenses (cash collection) | No fixed amount in the catalogue — set by the office |
This service’s page from the official catalogue (PDF)
General guidance
General rules: Licence to demolish buildings not at risk of collapse
These are the rules for this kind of request as stated in the law and in official and published sources — not a replacement for the district’s catalogue entry above. Details can differ for your request; check with the district before you apply.
How to apply
- 1The demolition licence application is submitted to the competent administrative body by the owner or his legal representative, signed by him and by a syndicate-registered (civil or architectural) engineer, with the documents set by the regulations (Art. 6).
- 2The applicant pays an inspection and issue fee not exceeding EGP 1,000 (Art. 6).
- 3The administrative body issues a reasoned decision within thirty days of the application, approved by the governor within fifteen days (Art. 7).
- 4The owner appoints a syndicate-registered engineer to supervise and contracts a specialised contractor; demolition may not start until at least two weeks after notifying the administrative body (Art. 8).