What do I need to know before renting or buying in Amman?
Start with three questions. Foreigners can buy property in Jordan with the Interior Minister's approval; buying adds a registration fee of up to 3% and a 3% sale tax; and renting is usually quoted per year with a deposit of about one month. A two-bedroom in West Amman asks JD 730 to JD 1,085 a month, and apartments ask JD 810 to JD 1,230 per m².
Sources: Ministry of Interior · Department of Lands and Survey · Invest Jordan · Hagzi.
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The four questions most people ask first
Can foreigners buy property in Jordan?
Yes, with the Interior Minister's approval. Arab nationals are exempt from reciprocity; border, archaeological and historic areas are barred.Read the guide →What does buying cost on top of the price?
A registration fee of up to 3% and a 3% property sale tax, split between buyer and seller by agreement, plus agent and legal fees.Read the guide →How does renting work?
Rents are quoted per year, a one-month deposit is common, and leases run about twelve months. A 2-bed in West Amman asks JD 730–1,085 a month.Read the guide →Where should I live?
West Amman for expats and families; Shmeisani and Abdali for offices; Jabal Amman and Jabal Al-Weibdeh for cafés and walking.Read the guide →Buying property in Jordan: guides
Ownership rules, fees, residency, due diligence and every step to the title deed.
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Read →Property Registration Fees in Jordan
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Read →Foreign Ownership Limits & Approvals in Jordan
Read →Jordan Residency by Property Purchase
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Read →Renting in Amman: guides
Contracts, deposits, tenant rights, utilities and how to avoid scams.
How to Rent an Apartment in Amman
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Read →Agent Fees When Renting in Jordan
Read →Furnished vs Unfurnished Apartments in Amman
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Read →Rental Scams in Amman: How to Avoid Them
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Where to live, the cost of living, moving to Amman and how the circles work.
Best Areas to Live in Amman
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Can foreigners buy property in Jordan?
Yes, with permission. The Minister of Interior must approve a non-Jordanian's request to buy property. Reciprocity applies, though holders of Arab nationalities are exempt, and non-Jordanians are barred from border, archaeological and historic areas. The Interior Ministry says these rules have not changed since the 2023 amendments. Law No. 17 of 2026, published in the Official Gazette in September 2026 and in force from about October 2026, also lets non-Jordanians own or lease a private residence outside urban planning zones, up to 10 dunums, with the Finance Minister's approval. Read the full guide →
What are the property registration fees in Jordan?
A land registration fee of 3% of the estimated value applies to a sale under the 2023 amendment, plus a property sale tax of 3%, cut from 4%. Who pays each is agreed between buyer and seller, and agent, lawyer and valuation fees come on top. Confirm current rates with the Department of Lands and Survey. Registration fees explained →
Do you get residency for buying property in Jordan?
In some cases. Under the Cabinet's July 2026 amendments, property worth at least JD 200,000 from a developer or housing company, JD 300,000 from another seller, or JD 150,000 outside the Capital Governorate can earn a five-year residency. The property must be kept for five years without being sold or mortgaged. Residency by property →
What does the Department of Lands and Survey do?
The Department of Lands and Survey (DLS) manages all property registration in Jordan. Title does not legally pass until the DLS registers the new owner in the land register, so a sale is only complete at the Department, not when you sign a private agreement. Buying guides →
How do I rent an apartment in Amman?
Shortlist by area and budget, view in person, and confirm what the rent includes. Agree the lease length, deposit and payment schedule in writing. Rents are usually quoted per year, a deposit of about one month's rent is common, and most leases run twelve months. How to rent in Amman →
Do I need a lawyer to rent an apartment in Jordan?
It is not mandatory, but it can help, especially if you are unfamiliar with Jordanian rental law. A lawyer can review the lease, check it is sound and explain your rights and obligations as a tenant before you sign. Tenant rights in Jordan →
Do real estate agents in Jordan need a licence?
Yes. Real estate brokers in Jordan are required to hold a licence from the Department of Lands and Survey, which publishes a directory of licensed offices. Ask to see it before you pay a commission, and agree the fee and who pays it in writing. Agent fees explained →
What are the best areas to live in Amman?
Most expats and families look in West Amman: Abdoun and Deir Ghbar for upscale, quiet living, Sweifieh for shopping, Khalda and Dabouq for family space. Shmeisani and Abdali suit central offices, and Jabal Amman and Jabal Al-Weibdeh suit walkable cafés. Best areas to live in Amman →
How much does it cost to live in Amman?
Numbeo estimates a single person's monthly costs at about JD 565 excluding rent, and a family of four's at about JD 2,029. A city-centre one-bedroom adds about JD 328 in rent, and basic utilities about JD 91. Cost of living in Amman →