Big news for anyone keeping an eye on Kuwait’s housing scene — the government just scrapped a rule that let some citizens who’d sold their houses get another shot at government housing, while thousands of first-time applicants are still waiting.

‘He Who Sold His House’ Clause

On Sunday, Decree-Law No. 83 of 2025 was issued, officially canceling what’s been known for years as the ‘He Who Sold His House’ clause. This part of the law basically gave certain people a second chance at housing care — even if they’d already taken loans, built or bought a home, and then sold it off between 1992 and 2015.

So why remove it?

The government says it created an unfair system — giving some families multiple opportunities while plenty of first-timers are still stuck on waiting lists. The new decree aims to fix that by making sure limited housing support goes to people who really need it.

It’s all part of a bigger push to make Kuwait’s housing policies more fair and balanced. With demand rising and thousands still hoping for their first home, scrapping the old clause should help level the playing field. The decree became official as soon as it was published in Kuwait Alyawm, so the change is already in effect.

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Another step forward for housing justice in Kuwait — and for thousands of families still waiting for a place to call home.