How overseas buyers buy property in Jordan

What to know first

• A new, lower JOD 200,000 residency threshold applies specifically to developer purchases — a genuine, currently-relevant distinction from the JOD 300,000 resale-purchase tier
• Foreign buyers need government and security approval, and limits apply. The rules were being amended in 2026, so confirm the current position with a Jordanian lawyer
• The JOD 10,000 refundable deposit previously required of foreign owners has been scrapped for those resident in Jordan over 2 years
• Reportage Properties’ first development in Jordan (Elia Hills, Amman) — the platform’s only current listing in this market, so developer-ecosystem depth is genuinely thin here for now
• Amman sits inside the Capital Governorate, so it does not qualify for the reduced JOD 150,000 outside-capital residency threshold — a real distinction, not a technicality, when comparing Amman listings to future non-capital ones

The general process

1. Confirm what foreigners may own in Jordan and in which areas.
2. Set your budget in JOD, including taxes, fees and currency costs.
3. Shortlist areas and check the developer or seller.
4. Appoint an independent local lawyer before paying anything substantial.
5. Reserve, sign the contract, and pay through the approved channel.
6. Complete registration, and take tax advice in both countries on any rent or sale.

The exact steps and order differ by country and by project.

Financing for foreign buyers

Notes

Foreign buyers need government and security approval, and limits apply. The rules were being amended in 2026, so confirm the current position with a Jordanian lawyer

Residency through property

Programme

5-year renewable residency by property investment (July 2026 amendment), covering the investor and family members

Threshold

JOD 200,000 (~USD 282,000) when buying from a developer/housing company; JOD 300,000 (~USD 423,000) for resale/non-developer purchases; JOD 150,000 (~USD 212,000) for property outside the Capital Governorate — Amman itself does not qualify for that reduced tier

Timeframe

Property must be held 5 years without sale or mortgage

Taxes and running costs

Income tax on rent

Rental income is taxable under Jordan’s standard income tax rules — rate depends on total income and residency status; get individual advice rather than assuming a flat rate

Transfer tax or fees

Standard Department of Lands and Survey registration fees apply; foreign buyers additionally require Ministry of Interior security approval (typically 30–60 days) before registration can proceed

Annual property costs

Varies by development; the JOD 10,000 refundable deposit previously required of foreign owners has been scrapped for those resident in Jordan over 2 years

Area guides in Jordan