Philippines - Apply for Building Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Building Permit, the applicant has to approach the Local Municipal Offices of Philippines link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. Once everything on place the authority will issue the permit.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
  
• Completed application forms duly signed by your engineers. This includes the following:
  
  • Five (5) copies of Building Permit Forms
  • Three (3) copies of Sanitary Permit Forms
  • Three (3) copies of Electrical Permit Forms
    
• If the applicant is the legitimate owner of the property, the following documents must be prepared:
  • Tax Declaration
  • Five (5) copies of Certified True Copy of Original Certificate of Title (OCT) or Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT), on file with the Registry of Deeds
  • Five (5) copies of the Current Real Property Tax Receipt
    
• In the event that the applicant is not the legal owner of the property, the following documents must be prepared in addition to the ones mentioned above:
  • Duly Notarized copy of the Contract Lease
  • 8Contract of Sale
  • Affidavit of Consent of the Lot Owner for the construction of building/house, or Deed of Absolute Sale.
    

Note: Make sure to prepare five (5) copies of any of the documents listed.

• Five (5) complete sets of Detailed Plans
• For the construction of two-storey buildings, you will need to prepare a Structural Design Analysis which is signed by Civil Engineer at every page.
• For the construction of more than two-storey buildings, you will need to prepare a Boring and Plate Load Test as well as a Seismic Analysis.
  
• Permit Billboard (0.60 X 0.90 Plywood with the following contents):
  • Five (5) copies of Bill of Materials and Specification – signed and sealed by an engineer or an architect on every page
  • Locational Clearance
  • Photocopy of PTR * and PRC license of all concerned engineers and architects
  • Clearance from the DPWH if the construction is located along National Highway
  • DOLE Clearance

Office Locations & Contacts

PHILIPPINES MUNICIPALITY OFFICES
Quezon City Hall
Mayaman, Diliman, Lungsod Quezon,
Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines
Phone: +63 2 8988 4242

Cebu City Hall
No. 1 Dr Jose P. Rizal St, Cebu City,
Cebu, Philippines
Phone: +63 32 411 0100

Valenzuela City Hall
A. Pablo St, Valenzuela,
Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone: +63 2 8352 1000
Contact details link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for Building Permit is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• An estimated fee of Php 6, 000 or above will be the cost of your building permit fees as this will be based on the construction size of your building, municipality location, as well as the assessment plan.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15-30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the contractor
• Name of the applicant
• Building area
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Location

Need for the Document

• Building Permit is an official certificate of permission issued by local authorities to a builder to construct, enlarge, or alter a building.

Information which might help

Type Of Project Requires a Building Permit

• Additions—such as, family rooms, attached guest houses, etc.
• New buildings
• Renovations—such as, garage conversions, kitchen expansion, etc.
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Load Bearing Wall Removal
• Major Design Changes

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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