Issuance of Building Permit

Office: Municipal Engineering Office
Classification: Complex
Who may apply: All applicants
Total fees: Based on the Fee Schedule
Total processing time: 8 days and 2 hours

Citizens can get an approved building permit to legally construct, alter, or repair a building or structure.

At a glance

Requirement	Where to get it
1. Plans – FOUR (4) Sets (Original Signed & Sealed)	Client
1.1 Architectural – signed & sealed by	Registered Architect
1.2 Structural (Two Storey) – signed & sealed	Registered Civil Engineer
1.3 Structural (Three Storey & above) – signed & sealed	Registered Structural Engineer

What you do	What the office does	Fee	Time
Submit accomplished building permit application form with complete plans and documents	Receive application, check completeness, assign reference number (Administrative Aide I)	None	1 hr
Pay required fees at Treasury / Cashier	Issue Official Receipt and forward application to Engineer (Cashier / Accounting Staff)	Based on the Fee Schedule	1 hr
Evaluation of plans and supporting documents	Review plans for compliance with PD 1096, BP 344, and other standards (Municipal Engineer)	None	5 working days
Site inspection (if required)	Inspect site to verify plan compliance and construction feasibility (Administrative Aide I)	None	2 working days
Approval and issuance of Building Permit	Endorse to Municipal Engineer for approval; issue Building Permit (Municipal Engineer)	Based on the Fee Schedule	1 day