Building Permit is the legal document we have to make sure that our construction is legal.

The process may vary from city to city

and place to place but they are still very much similar. In Metro Manila, it usually takes a month or two or even longer. In the provinces,
it takes less than a month. There are also areas that just take a few days. It could cost you as low as PhP5,000 or as much as
PhP100,000 depending on the size of the project and the project location.

Our construction contract includes the costs for building permit so that you may also take this cost into account when budgeting for your
dream home. (Please note that we do not process building permits without having a construction contract with us as the building permit
forms includes signing of licensed professionals that are in-charge of construction. Should anything happen during or after construction,
those professionals are liable. They will also be signing their names in the application for Occupancy Permit to certify that the structure
constructed is within standards and is safe to occupy.)

Can we build without a building permit? It is like asking, "Can I park at a no parking area since it is Sunday and there are no cars anyway?"
The answer to this is very tricky since a lot of contractors will naturally say yes, you can build without a permit just like you can park at a
no parking area. So why do you need a building permit? Here are the reasons why:

1.) Loan applications

If you are securing a loan whether from a bank or the government e.g. Pag-ibig, the building permit may be needed before they will
release the 1st tranche of your loan. This will assure them that the construction loan applied is indeed for construction and not for
something else.

2.) Final Meralco Electrical Service Line

Meralco or the electricity provider in the Luzon Grid has become strict nowadays. Although they will provide you with a temporary line
during the construction phase, a Certificate of Final Electrical Inpection (CFEI or CEI) from the City Hall or Municipal Hall of the place
your site is located will be needed before they will provide you with the final line (electrical wire) for your house. The temporary line or
wire size that Meralco will provide is only at a maximum of 8.0 square mm or number 8 American Wire Gauge / AWG. If the service
entrance wire electrical design of your house is bigger than this (which is usually the case), you would not be able to apply for final
upgrade without the Certificate of Final Electrical Inpection (CFEI or CEI) from the City Hall or Municpal Hall of the place your site is
located. To be able to get the CFEI or CEI, the Building Permit is needed. https://online.meralco.com.ph/customers/s/cxe-apply.

3.) Professional and Legal Liability

The Building Permit is essentially to document the professionals involved in designing and building your project. Structural, Electrical,
Mechanical and Plumbing Safety is essentially guaranteed by the professionals involved for 15 years. Many fly-by-night contractors and
unlicensed professionals do not sign and seal their names in the Building Permit and instead have someone else sign and seal for them.
This means if there is any safety problem, they are not legally liable.

4.) Subdivision and Village Requirement

Although there are subdivisions and villages that allow construction as long as the building permit is already under process, there are still
several subdivisions and villages that do not allow materials and manpower at your property if the building permit is not yet released.

Building Permit Processes and Requirements

The Building Permit Process may vary from city to city and place to place but it is very similar. There is no "one stop shop" for this and
documents usually move from several departments until it is released. To give you an idea of the process and requirements, we will be
discussing them below:

Step 1.) Preparation of Plans and Documents

The list below are the plans and documents that may be needed in securing your building permit. Before proceeding with the application
of your building permit, be sure to have the following:

1A. Building Plans / Construction Plans where applicable

1A.1 Lot Plan with Vicinity Map signed and sealed by a Geodetic Engineer (PhP1,500 if you do not have this yet)
1A.2 Architectural / Civil Engineering Plans signed and sealed by an Architect / Civil Engineer
1A.3 Structural Plans signed and sealed by a Civil Engineer
1A.4 Plumbing Plans signed and sealed by a Master Plumber
1A.5 Electrical Plans signed and sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer
1A.6 Mechanical Plans signed and sealed by a Professional Mechanical Engineer

1B. Supporting Documents

1B.1 Geotechnical Soil Test Report / Soil Boring Test Report for 3 storey and above structures (PhP10,000 - PhP80,000 and up)
with Photocopy of VALID PRC I.D. and current PTR of Civil Engineer with sealed specimen signature of professional
1B.2 Project Specifications Signed and Sealed
1B.3 Cost Estimate or Bill of Materials Signed and Sealed
1B.4 Structural Analysis and Design Computations for 2 storey and above with Seismic or Earthquake Structural Analysis for 3 storey
and above structures

1C. Technical Documents (as needed)

1C.1 Building Permit Forms duly accomplished with complete signature and seals
1C.2 Electrical Permit Forms duly accomplished with complete signature and seals
1C.3 Plumbing Permit Forms duly accomplished with complete signature and seals
1C.4 Mechanical Permit Forms duly accomplished with complete signature and seals
1C.5 Photocopies of VALID PRC I.D.s and CURRENT PTRs with dry seal and 3 specimen signatures of the professionals in Blue
ink

1D. Other documents For renovation, addition of floor or extension

1D.1 Old Building Permit if project is for renovation, addition of floor or extension
1D.2 Old Certificate of Occupancy if project is for renovation, addition of floor or extension
1D.3 Previously approved Building Plans if project is for renovation, addition of floor or extension

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1E. Valid Identification Card (i.e. Driver's License PRC, GSIS, SSS, Passport etc.) , Community Tax Certificate / Cedula etc.
1E.1 Photocopy of the valid I.D. of applicant - to verify identity and signature
1E.2 Photocopy of the valid I.D. of the Lot Owner (If lot owner is not the applicant) - to verify identity and signature
1E.3 Community Tax Certificate / Cedula Number, Date Issued and Place Issued of Applicant's Cedula
- for notary public to notarize documents
1E.4 Community Tax Certificate / Cedula Number, Date Issued and Place Issued of Lot Owner's Cedula (If lot owner is not the
applicant) - for notary public to notarize documents
1.E.5 Photocopy of Tax Identification Number (TIN) card/1901/1902/1903/1904 (Use Corporate TIN for Corporate Application)

1F. Supplemental Documents (if applicable)

1F.1 Notarized Authorization Letter to sign, apply and process building permit for applicant (applicant's representative)
1F.2 Affidavit of Undertaking if necessary (Professionals certify safety of existing structure for Renovation Addition of, or Extension
Projects)
1F.3 Firewall Consent from neighbor if building a firewall on his or her side

Step 2.) Obtain Legal Documents

2A. 2 sets Certified True Copy of Transfer Certificate of Title or TCT (about Php400)
- obtained from the registry of deeds where your property is registered. (3-6 working days)
2B. Real Property Tax Clearance (cost depends on value of property)
- obtained from City or Municipal Hall of your property but should be updated to this year.- (1 day)
2C. Tax Declaration (cost depends on value of property)
- obtained from City or Municipal hHll of your property but should be updated to this year.- (1 day)
2D. Tax Receipt (cost depends on value of property)
- obtained from City Hall or Municipal hall of your property but should be updated to this year. - (1 day)
2E. If lot is not in the name of the applicant we would need:
- Deed of Absolute Sale (If sold to you and transfer of title or property has not yet been processed)
- Award Notice and / or lease contract (if you rented the property)
- Deed of Assignment or Donation (if property was given to you)
2F. If Building Permit is applied by a Corporation we would need:
- Corporate Secretary's Certification Authorizing the Signatory to sign and apply for Building Permit
2G. Affidavit of No Contractor if applicable and if under construction supervision only (Makati, Paranaque etc.)

Step 3.) Obtain Clearances

3A. Area Clearance

3A.1 Homeowner's Association / Village Administration or Subdivision or Mall, Condominium Clearance (if inside a village or
subdivision or Mall or Condominium Building)
- Obtained from the Administration office of your Village or Subdivision or Mall or Building (1 day - 2 weeks)
3A.2 Barangay Clearance to construct (PhP300 - PhP5,000 and up)
- Obtained from the Barangay Hall your site is located (1 day)

3B. Government Department Clearance for special places (if applicable)

3B.1 MMDA clearance if beside or near waterways such as rivers and creeks
3B.2 DPWH clearance if along National Roads and National Highways
3B.3 DENR Environmental Clearance Certificate / ECC if site is in protected area
3B.4 CAAP / Air Transportation Office (ATO) Height Clearance for cell sites, towers, spires and antennas and areas near Airports
3B.5 DOH-BHDT Clearance for telecom / cell site projects
3B.6 PHIVOLCS clearance if near the fault line
3B.7 DOLE Construction Safety and Health Program if applicable (For Makati, Las Pinas, Paranaque, Taytay etc.)

Step 4.) Apply Locational Clearance (Approx. PhP3,000 - PhP6,000)

- Obtained from the City Hall at the Zoning Administration Unit of City Planning and Development Office your site is located.
This is to assure the City / Municipal Government your project is located that the structure you are building is allowed in the
area. E.g. Shopping Mall in a residential area, Residential House in a Business District, School in a Hazardous Industrial area
or a High-Rise Building near an airport is not allowed. (1-2 weeks)

Step 5.) Apply for Fire Safety Clearance (Approx.PhP5,000 - PhP8,000)

- Obtained from the City Hall at the Fire Department (3-10 working days)

Step 6.) Submit Clearances, Forms, Building Plans and Documents to the Engineering Department of the Office of the Building Official
(1 weeks -6 weeks) and wait for approval. Red tape would cost you about PhP20,000 - PhP50,000 in some cities.

Step 7.) Pay the Building Permit Fee. This is costs for Assessment done by the Architects and Engineers of your Municipal / City
Hall. (Approx. PhP10,000)

Step 8.) City Tax / Contractor's Tax. This is Tax due to the improvement / building done on the lot. (Approx. PhP10,000
- PhP35,000 and up depending on the size and cost of the structure) at the teasurer's office.

Step 9.) Signing of the Building Permit by the Building official and Release of the Building Permit (1 - 3 days)

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A Building Permit is a document issued by Department of Building Official that serves as your official consent to commence any
construction, demolition, addition, or renovation of your property. As part of the Building Permit process, the Department of Building
Official will look and analyze your submitted plans to guarantee that your application comply with the National Building Code, Fire
Safety Requirements and Quezon City’s Local Building Code.
In One-Stop Shop for Construction Permits (OSSCP), the application process is only applicable for structures with maximum floor area
of 1,500 sqm, which are either:
 Single Dwelling Residential Buildings of not exceeding to three storeys high
 Commercial Buildings of not more than 2 storeys high
 Interior Renovations inside a building which already has a building permit and occupancy permit
 Warehouses of not more than 2 storeys high and not for the storage of hazardous and combustible materials
Know the documents you need and the processes you must follow to secure a Building Permit in One Stop Shop for Construction
Permits.
REQUIREMENTS IN SECURING BUILDING PERMITS
LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND CLEARANCES
A. Certified Blue Copy of Transfer Certificate of Title
B. Tax Clearance or RPT Receipt & Bill
C. Tax Declaration of the property
D. If the lot is not in the name of the applicant:
a. Deed of Absolute Sale
b. Award Notice and/or Lease Contract
c. Deed of Assignment or Donation
d. Duly Notarized Authorization of Representative
e. Others
f. Duly Notarized Authorization of Representative
E. For Corporation:
a. Authority to sign (Corporate Secretary’s Affidavit)
F. Supplemental Documents (if applicable)
a. MMDA, DPWH
b. Affidavit of Undertaking, Consent, etc. (if necessary)
LOCATIONAL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Application form for Locational Clearance
B. Lot Plan
a. For new structures, lot plans should be signed and sealed by a Geodetic Engineer
C. Architectural Plan
a. BP 344 (Accessibility Law) compliance, if applicable
b. Site Development Plan (showing parking layout)
D. Building Permit and/or Certificate of Occupancy, previous Locational Clearance and (1) complete set of previous approved building
plans, if application is renovation, addition or extension
FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance Application Form
B. Fire Protection Plans, if applicable (refer to the Fire Code of the Philippines)
C. Cost Estimate/Bill of Materials (signed and sealed)
BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Technical Documents: Application forms must be duly accomplished, signed and sealed by the professionals & signed by the
owner/s)
1. Notarized Building Permit Application Form
2. Sanitary/Plumbing Permit Application Form
3. Electrical Permit Application Form
4. Mechanical Permit Application Form
5. Electronics Permit Application Form
6. Photocopies of each professional’s valid Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID and current Professional Tax Receipts with
seal; and 3 specimen signatures of each professional.
A. BUILDING PLANS AT MINIMUM SCALE 1:100
Plans must be duly accomplished, signed and sealed by the professionals & signed by the owner/s)
1. Structural Plans with PRC ID & PTR of the Civil Engineer who signed the plans
2. Sanitary/Plumbing Plans
3. Electrical Plans
4. Mechanical Plans
For details, refer to quezoncity.gov.ph under “Procedures”
Supporting Documents must be signed and sealed by the professionals. Attach also clear photocopies of professional’s valid
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID and current Professional Tax Receipts
1. Geotech Report/Soil Boring Test Report with photocopy of valid PRC ID of Geotech Engineer (for structures which are at least 3
storeys high)
2. Project Specifications
3. Structural Analysis and Design Computation, if involving structural members
STEPS IN APPLYING FOR BUILDING PERMITS IN ONE-STOP SHOP FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
1. Submit your accomplished application forms together with all the required documents at the Receiving Section of the One-Stop Shop
for Construction Permits (OSSCP).
 For complete requirements, you can verify the status of your application after five (5) working days by calling Quezon City Hall trunk line
988-4242 loc.1400.
 For incomplete requirements, your application will be returned to you once verified by the receiving officer

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2. Get your Order of Payment at the Releasing Section if your application is compliant to Zoning Ordinance of 2016, Fire Code of the
Philippines and National Building Code of the Philippines.

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 If your application is non-compliant, your documents will be returned to you at the Releasing Section together with the list of
requirements/documents that you need to comply with, and submit these to the “Compliance Section” of the OSSCP for evaluation.
After five (5) working days, proceed to Step 2.

3. Pay at the cashier the indicated amount in your Order of Payment.

4. Claim your permits, clearances, sticker and official receipts at the Releasing Section

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