About this service
Building Permit is issued to persons, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government who wishes to erect, construct, alter, repair, move, convert or demolish any building or structure who complies with the minimum standards and requirements provided in PD 1096 otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations.
Last updated: Oct 27, 2026. Responsible office: City Engineering Office.
Requirements for application
- Building Permit form duly filled out by the applicant or the licensed and registered Civil Engineer or licensed and registered Architect who prepared, signed and sealed the building plans together with all the duly filled out ancillary permit forms (Sanitary/Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit, Mechanical Permit, Electronics Permit, Fencing Permit) — Ancillary permit forms must be signed and sealed by licensed and registered professionals.
Steps to apply
- 01Sign in the Applicant Log Book at the Office of Building and Industrial Safety Inspection Division (Door 2)
Office action: Provide the logbook. Person in charge: Engineer I, Engineer II, City Engineering Office.
2 minutes • No fee - 02Submit all required documents
Office action: Check completeness; review and evaluate plans; ensure compliance with National Building Code (PD 1096). Person in charge: Building Inspector, Engineer I, II, III, City Engineering Office, City Architect. Fee: Total fees based on schedule of fees and charges.
45 minutes • Fees per schedule - 03Pay fees at City Treasurer's Office
Office action: Accept payment. Person in charge: Cashier on Duty, City Treasurer's Office.
5 minutes • Based on Order of Payment - 04Return and present Official Receipt
Office action: Record receipt; process permits; Chief signs documents; Building Official approves; release approved permits; provide logbook. Person in charge: Engineer I, II, City Engineer, Building Inspector, City Engineering Office.
36 minutes • No fee - 05Sign logbook for release of approved permit
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2 minutes • No fee
Office information and help
Office: City Engineering Office. Processing time listed on page as ??. Estimated fees listed on page as Free, but Step 2 states total fees based on schedule of fees and charges and Step 3 states based on Order of Payment.
- Phone
- City Engineering Office(044) 331-0667
- Contact for assistance
- piosanjosecity@gmail.comEmail
- Emergency
- MDRRMO Rescue Hotline0915-168-9878