How do I buy an apartment in Amman?
Choose the area and budget (a median three-bedroom asks JD 175k), check the building and the unit's separate registration, confirm the seller has the works permit and municipal clearance now required, then file the sale on the Department of Lands and Survey portal and sign at the registration directorate. Fees are up to 3% plus 3%.
Sources: DLS: electronic sale service · Petra: works permit and clearance for apartment sellers · Law 13 of 2019: apartments and owners' associations (text mirror) · DLS: fee notice, 31 March 2022. Legal points come from law-firm summaries and text mirrors of the statutes, not the Official Gazette, so confirm anything you rely on with the Department of Lands and Survey or a Jordanian lawyer.
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How to buy an apartment in Amman, step by step
- Step 1
Choose area and size
A median West Amman three-bedroom is about 200 m² and asks JD 175k; compare price per m² by area. - Step 2
Fix the budget with fees
Add a registration fee of up to 3% (apartments up to 150 m² exempt), a 3% sale tax and agent and legal fees. - Step 3
Check the building
Registration extract for the unit, the common areas, the owners' association and service charges, and heating, parking and the lift. - Step 4
Check the seller's papers
Since May 2026 the seller of an apartment needs an electronic works permit and a municipal clearance. - Step 5
Foreign buyers: get approval
The Interior Minister's approval, filed through the Department of Lands and Survey. - Step 6
File and sign
Apply for the sale on the Department's e-services portal, pay the fees by payment order and sign at the registration directorate.
What apartments cost
| Bedrooms | Median | Typical size | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | JD 140k | 105 m² | 108 |
| 3-bedroom | JD 175k | 190 m² | 377 |
| 4-bedroom | JD 238k | 250 m² | 210 |
From public Hagzi listings, 10 October 2026.
Apartment-specific checks
- Unit registration
A separate registration for the unit and its share of the common section. - Owners' association
Ask about service charges and the rules. - Works permit and clearance
The seller's electronic permit and municipal clearance. - Heating and winter bills
Ask for last winter's bills. - Parking and the lift
Check they are included in the sale. - Neighbour first refusal
Co-owners have a right of first refusal on shares.
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How do I buy an apartment in Amman?
Choose the area and budget, check the building and the unit's registration, make sure the seller has the works permit and clearance, apply for the sale on the Department of Lands and Survey portal (foreigners need the Interior Minister's approval first) and sign at the registration directorate. This guide →
How much does an apartment cost in Amman?
A median JD 140k for a two-bedroom, JD 175k for a three-bedroom and JD 238k for a four-bedroom in West Amman, about JD 1,000 per m². Sale prices →
Are apartments registered separately in Jordan?
Yes: under Law 13 of 2019 units are registered separately, with a defined common section and an owners' association; co-owners have a right of first refusal when a share is sold to an outsider (law-firm summary). Due diligence →
What does the seller have to provide?
Since May 2026 the seller of a residential apartment needs an electronic works permit per unit and a municipal clearance, which is not granted to a unit with prior violations. How to buy →
What fees apply to an apartment?
A registration fee of up to 3% (apartments up to 150 m² excluding services are exempt under a 2022 notice, with the excess charged 3%) and a 3% sale tax. Registration fees →
Can I buy an apartment with a mortgage?
Yes: Jordanian banks offer housing loans; Numbeo's average is 6.81% for 20 years, and terms vary by bank. Mortgages in Jordan →
Can foreigners buy an apartment in Amman?
Yes, with the Interior Minister's approval and not in border, archaeological or historic areas. 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. Foreign buyer rules →
What should I check in an apartment building?
Structure and age, heating type and insulation, parking, the lift, service charges and any violations noted by the municipality. Utilities and heating →