Is zakah due on money saved to build a house?

Question : He says: I have saved a sum of money to build a house. Do I have to pay zakah on this amount every year, and how much is it?

Answer : Yes, if a person saves money to build a residence or to get married, then zakah is obligatory on this money every year, because it is cash, and zakah is obligatory on cash in all cases. So he has to pay his zakah every year, even if he has set it aside for his essential needs.