Expert panel — law 11-10 communal code, law 12-07 wilaya code.
TL;DR — Summary 30s: Wilayas (48) and APCs (1,541) are Algeria's decentralization pillars. Framework: laws 11-10 (Communal Code) + 12-07 (Wilaya Code). Real estate competences: urbanism (PDAU/POS/permits), social housing (LPL, LPA/AAP), public services, local taxation, urbanism police.
Key Points 48 wilayas + 1541 APCs Law 11-10 + 12-07 Wali = State rep P/APC = elected Urbanism (permits) Social housing Public services Local taxation Urbanism police Digitalization emerging
1. Legal framework
Laws 11-10 + 12-07.
Methodology: official sources.
2. Urbanism competences
PDAU, POS, permits.
3. Other + cases + FAQ
Housing + services + fiscality.
FAQ
Framework?
Number?
Wali vs P/APC?
Permits? APC individual, wali big.
PDAU?
LPL?
IFPB?
Appeal?
Regularization?
Digital?
Official sources & methodology Law 11-10 + 12-07 Constitution 2020 Ministry Interior DZ-Immobilier interviews June 2026
About the expert panel Karim Herfi — Karim Herfi coordinates the DZ-Immobilier expert panel.
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