Comments on: Securing your occupancy permit – after construction

By: Admin

Admin — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:45:47 +0000

In reply to Rose. You have to visit the municipal or city engineer's office to get the exact quote for the fines. Admin

By: Rose

Rose — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:13:26 +0000

Hi , I would like to ask how much would be the penalty if the small bodega 16 sq before , we decided to make it as a space for rent and there’s is renting already however when my renter process business permit they cannot proceed because they were ask for occupancy permit . Can I still process occupancy? And how much probably the total cost with penalty?

By: Admin

Admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:24:44 +0000

In reply to Eloise.

Since it is for a different business nature, you will need to make a totally new and different application.

Yes they will require you the signed forms and blueprints. They will also require you to present new drawings if there are changes to the design.

Admin

By: Eloise

Eloise — Sat, 17 May 2025 02:37:25 +0000

Hi we’re planning to open up a lechon manok business in talisay. We found a location with an existing building which was previously used as a laundry shop. How do we go about with getting an occupancy permit? Do we just need the Application for Change of Use or Occupancy form? Do we still need the forms with signs from architect or civil engineer?

By: Admin

Admin — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:15:32 +0000

In reply to Z.

Hi Z,

That amount seems too high…

For that size of project, occupancy permit should be around 25-32k granting the docs in the building permit are intact and not problematic.

Admin

By: Z

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:48:26 +0000

In reply to Admin. Hi! We are currently building a residential house, ~200 sq meters, in a rural town in Iloilo. Our contract says it will be done in 10 months but now it has been 14 months and still not 100% done. Our general contractor had a lot of mistakes during the construction, lacks materials/supplies for several days even weeks at a time, so slow with contacting the subcontractors, and even with securing the building permit. We had to step in as clients to secure the permit. They have caused us a lot of stress. Anyway, they are asking for Php100,000 for the certification of occupancy. I think that is too much!!! We would like to ask for your advice. Thank you.

By: Admin

Admin — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:12:06 +0000

In reply to gail cadaoas. Local government offices are mandated to assist and/or grant occupancy permit applicants in 15 days, as long as the documents are in order. Admin

By: gail cadaoas

gail cadaoas — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 03:19:40 +0000

How long does it take to secure an occupancy permit?

By: Admin

Admin — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:28:24 +0000

In reply to Bebot Jorge.

DENR had already cited even mayors and governors for environmental violations.

DENR can cite any government employee or official.

Let’s hope your municipal engineer will not be cited by DENR.

Admin

By: Admin

Admin — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:26:01 +0000

In reply to Liberty Delos Reyes.

Usually the building owner.

Some builders offer it as an add on service.

Admin