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Compensation for Housing Fire Service

The house fire monetary compensation disbursed in accordance with Council of Ministers decision No.1839-01 of 2005 on monetary compensation of low-income families in case of exposing to fire. Registration is applicable through submitting a request to the registration and social services at all social centers, distribute in all the governorates of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Service Conditions

The applicant must be Bahraini citizen.
The residence must NOT be insured.
It must not have passed more than 6 months since the date of fire exposure.
It is permitted to apply for the “house fire monetary compensation” registration even after the house renovating, in case of availability of photographs showing the damage.
The total income of both the applicant and his wife must not exceed than 1500 BD (Bahraini dinars).
If the damaged house is registered in his/ her heir, when the resident total monthly income requested and mentioned in the General administration of Civil Defense report. A letter signed by the heirs must be submitted authorizing the applicant whose name is mentioned in the civil defense report
The house fire compensation is disbursed once in lifetime, unless another incident occurs at the same residence.

Required Attachments

Fill out the social service application form. , View Document
The applicant must provide the original fire incident report, issued from the General administration of Civil Defense.
A copy of identity card for the applicant and his family members residing with him/ her.
Statement of receipt or non-receipt a pension.
A copy of the salary certificate for Applicant and his wife.
Statement of amount of income from commercial records, if any.
The applicant’s original bank statement, including the international bank account number (IBAN).
A copy of the bill related from the Electricity and water authority.
Photographs showing the damage, if available.

Legal Regulations

Decision No. (64) of 2013 regarding mechanisms and procedures for disbursing social assistance

Service Provider

Ministry of Social Development

Cooperative Entities

Ministry of Finance and National Economy

Service Processes

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The applications are judged by the competent committee to evaluate the disability, according to criteria and Conditions.
The compensation amount is disbursed after completing the registration, research and presentation procedures to the relevant committee, and then transferring it to the Finance section to disburse the compensation.
The designated amount is deposited into the beneficiary's account, at all local banks.