Building Permit Processing and Requirements
How to get a Building Permit in the Philippines
MGR Builders and Associates is devoted to delivering quality services to its clients and thus providing informations on requirements and procedures for securing a building permit in the Philippines.
Why do you need to secure your building permit?
Securing a building permit assures the owner, architects, engineers to follow the requirements set by the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096).
Requirements for Building Permit
(A.) Properly filled-up application forms duly signed and sealed by engineers concerned:
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Building Permit Forms (5 copies)
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Electrical Permit Forms (3 copies)
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Sanitary Permit Forms (3 copies)
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(B.) Five complete sets of Detailed Plans
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(C.) For construction of two-storey building:
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Structural Design Analysis - signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer at every page
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(D.) For construction of more than two-storey building:
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Boring and Plate Load Test
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Seismic Analysis
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(E.) Proof of Property
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Photocopy of Transfer Certificate if Title (TCT)
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Photocopy of Tax Declaration of Property-lot (Certified True Copy) - 5 copies
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Photocopy of Current Tax Receipt (5 copies)
(F.) If property is not registered under the name of the applicant:
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Contract of Lease (5 copies)
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Contract of Sale
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Affidavit of Consent of Lot Owner for the construction of the building/house
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Deed of Absolute Sale
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Permit Billboard (0.60 X 0.90 Plywood with the following contents):
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Bill of Materials and Specification (5 copies) — signed and sealed by an engineer or an architect at every page
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Locational Clearance
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Photocopy of PTR # and PRC license of all concerned engineers and architects
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Clearance from the DPWH if the construction is located along National Highway
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DOLE Clearance
Procedures for Application for Building Permit
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Get a Requirements checklist and application forms from your municipal’s office (Office of the Building Official).
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Go to the Office of the Building Official and submit the papers. They will tell you then where to go next, in this case Assessor’s Office. If you’re in the city hall, they usually have windows where you have to submit each folder of each set of forms. But in the provinces, each section are usually close to each other if not on the same unit.
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You will be issued Acknowledgement Slip which bears the date of the status of your application. It’s usually around 10 working days. If your application is approved and in compliant with the National Building Code, you’ll be given an Order of Payment to pay the necessary building permit fees.
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Present the Order of Payment at the Treasurer’s Office and pay the fees. Fees range from P6,000 and above depending on the your construction size, municipality location and the assessment plan. Fees in the provinces are usually cheaper than in the cities.
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Photocopy the OR (Official Receipt) and bring a copy to the Office of the Building Official releasing section.
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After 5 working days, go back to the releasing section of the Office of the Building Official and claim your building permit.
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Send our General Contractor a message today for more information.
Building Permit Forms
Electrical Permit Forms
Sanitary Permit Forms