Dubai Holding NOC and approvals in Dubai: DHCM, then the authority
Works in Dubai Holding communities need the Dubai Holding Community Management (DHCM) NOC first, then the permit from the authority for the area. We prepare the drawings and calculations, apply for the NOC and submit to the authority for you.
The short answer
In Dubai Holding communities, extensions, pergolas, pools, wall removals, facade changes and apartment works that affect shared systems need a NOC from Dubai Holding Community Management (DHCM), with drawings and stamped calculations. After the NOC, an approved consultant submits to the authority for the area, which depends on the community. After the works, the authority inspects and the community signs off.
Official sources: Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding approvals: what you need to know
- DHCM NOC: With drawings and stamped calculations
- Authority permit: Depends on the community; we confirm it
- Apartments: NOC for works affecting shared systems or the exterior
- Extension charge: Based on added floor area
- Tenants: Need the landlord's written consent
- Violations: Surveyed and regularised
Documents you will need
- Title deed and owner ID
- Affection plan
- Existing drawings (we obtain them or survey)
- Proposed drawings and stamped calculations (we prepare these)
- Landlord consent, if a tenant applies
By property
Dubai Holding approvals by property type
The authority depends on the community; we confirm it for your property.
| Property | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Villas and townhouses DHCM → area authority | Dubai Holding NOC, then the permit. | Extension fees |
| Apartments DHCM → area authority | NOC for works affecting shared systems or the exterior. | What is DHCM? |
| Works done without approval DHCM | Survey and violation clearance. | Violations |
How it works
6 steps to your Dubai Holding approval
1. Your idea
Community, property and scope.
2. Authority check
We confirm the authority for your area.
3. Drawings
Existing and proposed drawings, stamped calculations.
4. DHCM NOC
We apply to Dubai Holding.
5. Permit
Submitted by an approved consultant.
6. Completion
Inspection and sign-off.
What owners ask us about
Common reasons for delays
- Missing stamped calculations
- Drawings that do not match the property as built
- Submitted to the wrong authority
- Works started before the permit
Dubai Holding NOC portal
Guides to each Dubai Holding NOC
Need a Dubai Holding NOC?
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Send us three things on WhatsApp:
- Your community and unit or villa number
- Photos of the area
- What you want to build or change
We confirm the authority, prepare the drawings and handle the NOC and permit.
Questions
Dubai Holding NOC questions
How do I get a Dubai Holding NOC?
We prepare the drawings and stamped calculations and apply to Dubai Holding Community Management for the NOC. After the NOC, we submit to the authority for your area for the permit.
What is Dubai Holding Community Management (DHCM)?
The community management for Dubai Holding communities. It issues NOCs for owner modifications and manages community rules and common areas.
Which authority approves works in Dubai Holding communities?
It depends on the community. We confirm the authority for your plot or building before we start.
Which works need a Dubai Holding NOC?
Extensions, pergolas, pools, wall removals, facade changes, window enlargements, garage changes, and apartment works that affect shared systems or the exterior.
Do I need a NOC for painting or flooring?
Internal finishes that do not touch the structure, shared systems or the exterior usually do not.
Do I need structural calculations?
Yes, for any structural work. We prepare and stamp them.
Does Dubai Holding charge for extensions?
Dubai Holding charges on added floor area; we explain how it works for your villa.
Can a tenant apply?
With the landlord's written consent.
What is a community violation clearance?
Clearance of works done without approval; we survey and help regularise.
What happens after the works?
Inspection by the authority and the community sign-off.
Do pools need a separate approval?
Yes, the Dubai Municipality Environment Department NOC, in every area.
Can you handle the whole process?
Yes: drawings, calculations, the Dubai Holding NOC, the authority permit and completion.
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