You need a building permit for your structure because without it you cannot apply for electrical connection and water connection as they usually require it, and the Office of the Building Official (OBO) – the agency tasked to enforce the building permit – can also issue a violation against you, and they can even order a cease construction order, or worse a demolition.
Here are the usual requirements for the building permit application:
I. BARANGGAY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT. The baranggay level of government also has their own baranggay level ordinances and they need to check if your building and location is a suitable location for construction. They also need to check if you comply with the baranggay level ordinance on drainage and they also need to inform you of their garbage disposal procedures. They usually want to see a copy of your architectural blueprint, lot title, lot sketch plan, and the detailed bill of materials. Most baranggays have a flat permit fee which ranges from 800 pesos to as high as 5,000 like Baranggay Bankal in Lapu-lapu City – most expensive baranggay we know for securing a baranggay construction permit.
II. TAX CLEARANCE. You need to secure a tax clearance at the city or municipal assessor for that current year that you are filing application for building permit – which means you will need to pay the estate tax for that current year in advance. The tax clearance fee is only around 150 pesos to 350 pesos. The assessor will usually want to see a copy of your lot title, lot sketch plan, and an updated certified true copy of your tax declaration which you can secure from the same office.
III. CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF YOUR LOT TITLE. You can obtain a copy of your lot title from your local registry of deeds from your local bureau of lands. The fee for obtaining a certified true copy of your title ranges from 278 pesos to 298 pesos per copy. They will usually want to see a copy of your tax declaration. Note that if your lot title is still under the previous owner’s name, the OBO (Office of the Building Official) will also need to see a copy of your Deed of Sale for that lot, and you will need to have the previous owner sign the consent section in the building permit application form.
IV. LATEST CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF YOUR TAX DECLARATION. Aside from the title, the OBO will require a certified true copy of your tax declaration. They usually just want to check if your tax declaration data jives with your lot title and tax clearance. The fee for a certified true copy of your tax declaration is around 80 pesos to 120 pesos depending on your location as different cities of municipalities have different tariffs for processing of documents. To secure a certified true copy of your tax declaration, the assessor will require a copy of your old tax declaration of a copy of your title.
V. LOT SKETCH PLAN. The OBO will want to see your lot sketch plan signed by a registered geodetic engineer so they can check if you are building within your lot observing the required setbacks set forth by the Philippine Building Code. The geodetic engineer will want to see a copy of your lot title. The fee for a sketch plan ranges from 5,000 to 8,000 pesos depending on your location.
VI. BUILDING METHODOLOGY and SPECIFICATIONS. The OBO will want to see if you comply with the accepted methodologies and materials set forth by the Philippine building code. Be sure to follow what you write in your building specs as this document could be used against you in a court of law if you later they find out that you did not follow what you submitted. The building specs document has to be signed and prepared by a civil engineer. This usually comes free with the designing fee.
VII. BILL OF MATERIALS. The detailed bill of materials is primarily used by the OBO as reference in determining your building permit fee. Each municipality or city has a pre-determined tariff percentage for computing the building permit fee. You can expect a higher fee for bigger cities and lower fee for rural areas.
VIII. BLUEPRINTS. You will need to submit complete sets of architectural, electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, and electronics blueprints. You don’t need to prepare mechanical blueprints if you do not include air conditioner and elevator in your plans. You also don’t need to submit electronics plan if you did not include data, TV, telephone, and CCTV in your plans.
VIX. COMPLETELY FILLED OUT BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONICS, and ENDORSEMENT forms. You can get these forms at the Office of the Building Official (OBO). Be sure to completely fill out all required fields in the forms. Your engineers – civil, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical (if applicable), and electronics (if applicable) will also need to sign and seal these forms.
Different cities and municipalities – depending on your construction location might have additional requirements such as in Medellin of Cebu which requires an HLURB (Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board) clearance for lots located within subdivision lots. The HLURB fee ranges from 9,000 to 10,000 pesos. It is surprising to note though that other municipalities such as Consolacion did not require the HLURB clearance for a subdivision location. Additionally, some places like Medellin also require a DPWH clearance to make sure your structure is outside their no build zone which is usually 10-15 meters away from the middle of the highway.
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Hi. Just want to clarify something po. We already have Building Permit but after releasing the building permit they will give us undertaking to comply all those necessary docs. My concern was they ask for water tank but our pre- fabrication cart is just 10sqm. Will you able to clarify us why we need to comply this.
Author
Hi Jeje,
Apologies, we also cant understand why they will require it as there is not much details in your inquiry…
Did you mean you are building a cart in the mall or something?
Please do elaborate…
Admin
Hi . I build my 4 bedroom bungalow in camotes . 4 x4 size each room and a separate kitchen. How much do I pay this ( located in camotes island )
Pls help me
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And the lot is 1037 square meters. Thanks
Author
Hi Paulina,
We’d be glad to help you…
Specifically where in Camotes do you plan to build?
For bungalow of 4×4 meter with 4 rooms – the rooms are rather small – will it have some kind of a porch area? and maybe a rear kitchen or laundry area perhaps?
If you have a rough sketch design of the house layout showing the sizes of each area, kindly email it to us at topcebucontractors1@gmail.com and please do let us know the location of your lot – there are 3 island groups of Camotes islands.
Val
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Hi,
Almost all of what was written here is correct, but the owner should find for a Licenced Architect. It is the common misconception to find engineer because of public assumption. Architects are far better to training compared to engineers ,im speaking from experience when i constructed my house of 400 sqm.
Author
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Architects are architects and they do their best in their field, maybe most or some but Engineers are engineers that have specialization in the fields and industry. There are red lines that separate these two professions. Can’t compare the two. Sorry, just for information. Thank you.
Hi!
How much is the cost of the building permit in Iloilo City, with a Lot area of 46 sq.m, 2 storey house all concrete?
Also, do we still need a building permit even though our Lot is only rights? Actually, we live in squatter’s area near the seashore.
We already have all the requirements, except for the tax dec.
Thank you!
Author
Hi Chubs,
Without the tax declaration and title, you will not be able to secure a building permit since lot documents are the main required documents for a building permit. But if you can secure signature or consent from the land owner – it will be possible.
45sqm building permit at city hall should be around p5-7k.
Perhaps in your city like most cities nowadays, there are special considerations to get electrical connection, simply explain to your city hall building official the situation of your land, and they will instruct you a different set of requirements to get your electrical connection.
Admin
Hello Admin
I would like to ask approximately how much is the total building permit here on the island near Daanbantayan town?
Planned floor area of ​​approx. 100 square meters (ground floor and one floor) using sea shipping containers. There is also the question of whether any special building permits or specific provisions are required for this building, such as firewalls and similar rules. Thank you for any answer
Author
Hi there,
We’d be glad to help you…
To get a quote on the building permit, we need to first work on your building drawings as that is the primary basis to get a quote from the local government there – that should not exceed p12k for the permit government fees estimate for that kind of size…
For that kind of size, we can make your architectural plans needed to get a quote for the building permit fee in that locality not exceeding p25k only, and we will refund half of that cost to you if we can get to build that project there.
You can email us a scan of your lot plan and lot location details at finefinishcebu@gmail.com to get started.
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Hello Admin
I would like to ask if how much approximately the total cost for building permit here in an island off Daanbantayan town?
Planned floor area about 70 square meters,with a storage/basement under, for it will be build along the slopy ledge of a mountain.
Thank you
Author
Hi Luwil,
If total 70sqm only, it should not exceed p20k for Bantayan Island.
Better if you can bring your house layout plan and your title to the Municipal Engineer and ask them to quote for your building permit.
If they will request for complete blueprints, or if you need help with the layout, we offer affordable designing.
Email us at finefinishcebu@gmail.com
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Hello, is it possible to apply or acquire new electric transformer for the building in lapu-lapu city, cebu which has an existing one, we intend to leased a building but according to them, MECO won’t allow additional transformer on the same building , we wanted to have pour own transformer and apply an account
name to our establishment
Author
Hi Carlo,
We don’t quiet fully understand the situation of your building.
What we know is that MECO wont allow a second transformer to the same account.
To get your own transformer you will need another new account which will entail an entirely new electrical plan, or you can upgrade and replace the already existing one with a new higher rated one.
Let us know if you need help with affordable electrical plans for your new account.
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Our structure was built without 3-meter setback, can I still ask for a building permit even if our house is far from barangay road?
Author
Hi Cathy,
If its no longer possible to demolish a portion of your structure, we can ask for a “variance” from your local government, and you will pay a fee for the variance, but only if there is no scheduled road widening in your area…
If you need CAD services, email us at finefinishcebu@gmail.com
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Hi!
We plan to put up 6 prefab units (3×6 sqm) in Bankal, LLC. The company will be providing the tech drawing and for the units, however, we still need to have the cement foundation done. Does the plan for the platform/foundation also require technical drawing and signatures of the structural, electrical engineers etc. Do you accept construction only for the foundation? Thanks in advance.
Author
Hi Chai,
Is it for 1 story or 2 story prefab structure?
If it is for 1 story and you already have existing electrical supply for the units such as if it is only replacing an already existing structure, you no longer need a full blown blueprints.
If it is a totally new structure and there is no existing electrical supply, yes you will need a full blown blueprints to be able to get new electrical connection and water. We can make you the complete blueprints with all the needed signatures and seals needed by the government to be able to acquire water and electrical connection for only p35k all in (if 1 level/story only) or p55k all in if 2 level/story structure for that size you specified…
Yes we also accept construction only for your foundation works. Let us know the size of the area…
Val
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Hi admin,
Just want to ask if building permit has an expiration.
Author
Hi Chelvin,
The building permit is only good for 1 year, but the fire clearance that goes with your building permit is usually only good for 6 months.
Admin
how much it cost of soil testing in minglanilla cebu for a house with basement with 2 floors and a roof deck, admin? thanks..
Author
I suggest you ask the person who asked you for the soil test – ask him to help you find a cheaper way – they usually have connections – he will be able to help you find a cheaper service alternative.
Admin
Hello, just want to ask if fencing lower than 6ft and putting a garage require building permit? The lot does not have a house. It has only a kubo. Thank youu
Author
Hi Rafa,
If the planned fence is concrete, you will be required by the government to get a fencing permit because the fencing permit will require lot documents and a geodetic survey to make sure your fence stays within your property lines. The main point of the fencing permit is to make sure your fence do not go beyond your property lines, especially if the fence will be concrete because it is classified as permanent material. If your fence is just wood or anything lighter – the government might go easy on you since wood is considered as temporary or light material which can be easily corrected in case of property line complaint from the neighbors. Another reason to require fencing permit for concrete fence is to make sure the fence will be built with the correct structural design to make sure it is safe – since you will also be required a structural design blueprint among other requirements for a fencing permit.
IF you need assistance in preparing the complete requirements for a fencing permit up to processing the permits, please email us at finefinishcebu@gmail.com or topcebucontractors1@gmail.com or text us at 639214275469
Val
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do I still need a building permit if I plan yo build a half concrete half light material house?
Author
Usually nobody will chase you if you don’t get a building permit, but mostly you need it to get a new electricity account.
Admin
Hello. Do i still need building permit for an extension of space with concrete hollowblocks along the perimeter. This proposed plan is just 3meters from the existing house of the owner. He is planning to make it a rental. So he want a new electricity and water connection.
Author
Hi Arj,
Yes they will require you a building permit for 2 reasons on that:
1. This new space is for commercial purpose, the existing house is for residential classification.
2. It has a different entrance door and thus is a separate dwelling, not an extension which otherwise will not require a separate door from the main house.
Admin
I’m planing build a 2 storey house inside a subdivide lot that I already finished pay it around 135sqm but planing to used 50sqm for my house how much it will cost if you process it all and construct the said house for?about the material we will provide it total budget for that is 350-400k is it enough?if it is Okey with you sir/ma’am you can email me your sample computation diolaultrich@gmail.com .by the way the said lot was located in barangay Tisa/buhisan Cebu city
Author
The current construction costs for all-in labor and materials around Cebu today is p25k per sqm for bare finish, p35k for standard finish, and p45k for luxury. Simply multiply each cost category with the total floor area of your planned house.
Let me know if you need help – we can help you with affordable blueprinting and FREE building permit processing…
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How much does a 2 storey house with roofdeck cost? Let’s say the total floor area including the roofdeck is 200sq.m. ?
Author
Hi Jake,
Should be around p4M nowadays.
Admin
how much it cost of soil testing in minglanilla cebu for a house with basement with 2 floors and a roof deck, admin? thanks..
Author
Soil testing is expensive – Around p150k to p250k.
I suggest you ask for help from that city hall person who asked you for the soil test and ask him to help you find a cheaper way – he will be able to help you Im sure.
Admin
How much building permit if only 1 story and 100sqm lot?
Author
– roughly p20k for the city building permit
– p50k for the blueprints (50% refundable during start of construction if includes construction)
Admin
How much is the cost of building permit in ib brgy,apas cebu, lot area is 573 sq.m, single storey house all concrete.
Author
we have not tried Apas yet. Rates could vary from p800 to p5000. e.g. Baranggay Bankal is p5000; Pagsabungan is 2,200… Rates could vary between extremes… You need to bring your blueprints to them so they can quote…
Good evening! Our developer is requiring us for a renovation permit from OBO on my unit in Cordova, Cebu. Do you have an idea what are the usual requirements to accomplish it? Thank you!
Author
the usual requirements for OBO are architectural plans, plumbing, and electrical plans.
Let us know if you need help with those plans – we have affordable designing services.
Which company is your developer?
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Magkano po ba ang percentage that they will use to compute for fencing permit in Sibonga?kasi sabi ima sa rural?
Author
We don’t have the updated rates for Sibonga. I suggest you finish your fence blueprints first, then you can have the permit fee computed by the Sibonga municpal engineer. The rates for fencing permit is lower compared to building permit, and since Sibonga is not a city, they will have even much lower rates compared to cities.
If you need help in preparing fencing permit blueprints, email us at finefinishcebu@gmail.com
Admin
Good day sir may tanong Lang Ako sir is it required to have an soil boring test when building 2 story building residential house location Bahay sibonga cebu.. according to the municipal engr we should submit soil test..but sa na basa ko above 2 story building Ang required Ng soil boring test…hope nasagut nyor
Author
Soil boring test is usually only required for 3 story building or 2 storey roofdeck.
IF you want to avoid it since it is usually very expensive, there is a way around it by changing something minor in your blueprint presentation even if you still want the two story roofdeck.
If you need help in getting affordable soil boring test as low as 50% cheaper, contact us at finefinishcebu@gmail.com or mobile 639214275469
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How much is the cost of building permit in daanbantayan cebu, lot area is 37.5 sq.m, single storey house all concrete
Hi do we need to submit a lot sketch plan for building/fencing permit if it’s in an already existing subdivision? Or will the technical description in DOS suffice? Planning to renovate and expand foreclosed property acquired and seems developer does not have it.
Author
IT is a kind of bureaucratic procedure for the municipal / city engineer to ask for the lot sketch plan from you so they can verify your lot boundaries as they cannot source it themselves – they can only source it from you – as the permit applicant.
Admin
Can we not process a Building permit if kulang ng Building Tax Dec? The building only has a Tax Dec for lot only and on process pa for the building? Does this hinder to process buidling permit?
Author
The building permit is supposed to come before the building is constructed. So they won’t require it, they might charge you with penalties and might require building tax if you built it without building permit.
A house under a house and urban development office and it is without a building permit does the odo will give an odo certification even when it is without a building permit because it is under an urban poor
Author
OBO will always require building permit, but they have special package for urban poor. Kindly visit you nearest Office of the Building Official – City / Municipal Engineer.
Hi im planning to build ground floor wth 1 room, toilet and kitchen wth small terrace… And i have only deed of sale and land survey.. only Residential.. just 100 sq meters and budget is 400k .. How much cost for bldng permit all in all.. thanx and waiting ur reply
Author
Hi Nhes,
The government fees depend on your Municipal or city classification.
If you live in a big city, rates will be higher compared to if you live in a rural municipality.
The best way to get your permit fees is to first finish your blueprints signed and sealed and then you can bring it to your city or municipal office so you can have it quoted for the fees.
Admin
do we need a building permit for a 21 by 10 ft nipa house in Carcar?
Author
You will need a building permit even for light materials for the following reasons: electrical connection application, water connection application, verification of the property lines of the lot you are using. You will simply need to inform your local government that you are using light materials, so they can adjust your fees accordingly and they also have a special package for that kind of structures…
Admin
Good day Admin!
How much does it cost for a building permit in Carcar City. The house is concrete and the construction has started already but no permit yet since they’re asking for like 100k plus. The size of the house 67sqm. Now the house has already walls and roof, but the ceiling and flooring is not yet started. What can we do about it Admin? What and where can we go? Thank you and your respond would be of great help for us.
Author
Who’s asking for p100k plus? Does it already include penalties? How many floors is the house?
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I have the same problem with you, but i don’t know how much it will cost me to pay. im from carcar too. My engr. promised me that there will be no problem if we will start building the house without the building permit. He’s the one who fixing the papers since september 2021, and now im so stress and i dont know what to do and how much should i pay. 🥺ðŸ˜
Author
Do you still have the hard copies of the blueprints and the documentations?
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hello, I want to ask whether there are certain differences to the requirements/documents needed to be submitted per city such as in Talisay, Mandaue, LapuLapu or Cebu City? Are there also differences in the filing process of building permits per city? is it possible to ask for a reference to this? Thank you!
Author
very little difference across cities. Only minor differences in their procedures and fees…
Admin
Good,day admin, i already have fire certificate , what should i do next? Do i need to go OBO? And what requirements should i bring to get my bldg permit.
Author
Yes go to the Zoning department first, then to the OBO (Office of the building official AKA municipal/city engineer). You will need to present your blueprints and lot papers…
And how much it cost, zoning ,obo, and bldg permit.
Author
OBO rates depend on your location.
IF you’re neither in Lapulapu nor Cebu City, it should just be around p20-30k total.
Hi sir, I have requirements, sketch plan blue print we put mohon already in lot, and deed of sale. What next do i need to go sir?
Author
Hi Odelyn,
Have your blueprints signed and sealed by an architect or civil engineer, master electrician for the electrical plans, master plumber for the plumbing plans then submit it to the building official (city engineer) to start the building permit processing.
If you need help with the blueprints or the processing of the building permit, email us at finefinishcebu@gmail.com
Admin
kinahanglan pa ba ug building permit kung mag pabuhat ug commercial space pero ang water ug electricity kay naa na daan mo connect nalang sa existing water and electrical supply?
Author
Hi,
The building permit is not just for water and electrical connection.
They will require you building permit to check also on the lot boundaries – if you did not exceed your lot, the design of your structure if it follows the building code, and comply with the government fees for new structures.
If you need help in processing your building permit, email us at finefinishcebu@gmail.com or text 09214275469.
Admin
HI . HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME TO GET A BUILDING PERMIT FOR 75 SQ METER HALF AMAKAN BUNGALOW ?
Author
OBO charge for that kind of space should be around p5k if youre in a rural area and about 15k if youre in a city or first class municipality.
Admin
how about 48sqm concrete house do I need a building plan,do I need to process first the building permit before constructing the house
Author
Yes you need the building permit as it is required for your electricity and water connection…
Admin
hi do I need a building permit for a 48sqm half amakan half concrete house and building plan also?
Author
For light materials, for you to be able to get electrical connection from your local OBO (Office of the buildling official), they will simply require you a simple drawing of the structure. They will still require you some form of plans but it will be simplified since amakan is classified as light materials. They even have in their own office someone who can make the drawings for you for a very minimal cost…
Admin
how about 48 sqm all concrete do I need a building plan to get building permit, should I process the building permit before constructing the house ,,thank you I hope you can help me again
Hi,
How much it cost for a building permit in Moalboal Cebu The house is fully concrete house size is 100 sq meter.I was being told that it will cost 50k but other alternative is just to get a baranggay clearance.Thanks for the response
Author
Yes usually around that amount for that type of municipality.
Depends on how strict they are, the barangay permit usually is just a requirement for the actual building permit…
Admin
Hey admins this topic was so helpful and very informative
I’m planning to build a small house next year probably by March at mandaue cebu but I don’t know where to start so im asking maybe you can help or any recommendations like securing permits in that area thanks
Author
Your first step is your house drawings (architectural plans). You can contact an architect or even just a draftsman to design your house layout and exterior design. If you’re looking for affordable designing (p10k only), email me at finefinishcebu@gmail.com . Once you’re architectural blueprints are completed, then you can contact an electrical engineer to design your electrical plans; a structural engineer to design your structural design; and a master plumber to design your plumbing plans, or you can also contact design and build outfits like us to prepare your blueprints at discounted rates or totally FREE. We offer FREE designing of your electrical, plumbing, and structural designs if we are the one to construct your project… Once you have all the blueprints, then you can go first to your Baranggay Office to secure your building, electrical, structural, and plumbing baranggay permits / clearance. Once you have the baranggay permits, then you can bring your blueprints to your city zoning and planning department to secure your zoning clearance. Once you have your zoning clearance, then you can bring your blueprints to your city engineer or OBO (Office of the Building Official) for your building permit. They will also require you to secure fire clearance at your Local Fire Department – using your blueprints. The documents you will need for the building permits are; house blueprints, lot sketch plan, lot title, tax declaration, tax clearance, and OBO and Zoning forms… If we get to construct your project, we will process your permits FREE of charge, but we will still bill you the government fees that we will be paying along the way…
Val
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Very well said admin, if ever we need your services including the blueprints how much it cost for 2 bedrooms BType my house plan budget actually was around 600kphp
Author
That will depend on the total size (sqm) and the building specs of the bungalow you wish to build.
The completed house blueprints is a good basis for the costing.
We require 5% down payment of the project cost to process the building permits FREE.
Admin
Hi admin,
Ask ko Lang gusto ko po na mag extend ng room 28 sqm. Connected po sa bahay namin May design na din po kami sa bahay magkano kaya ba bayaran namin sa blue prints?
Author
Hi Mary Jean,
For that size – drawings soft file (layout, perspectives, site plan, site map) – php9k
Large blueprints – p350
To request a site visit – simply email us at topcebucontractors1@gmail.com
Admin
Hi admin how long does it takes to get your electrical permit in Mandaue City?
Author
1.5 – 2 months.
IF you know someone inside, and your documents are complete – 3 weeks only.
Admin
Hi, Good Afternoon. I would like to ask if is it really need to process a building permit even if your house is a 12″x14″ one storey amakan house?
Author
Hi Ranolfo,
You will not be able to get a building permit for Amakan because it does not qualify for permanent dwelling as it is a fire hazard material.
But if you need a water connection or electrical connection, you can easily apply for it in your municipality or city by declaring your Amakan as temporary construction shelter for workers, by applying this way, you will be able to get water and electrical connection, however they will require you a building plans for the actual future house that will be constructed.
I suggest you find a friend in your local city or municipal engineer who can help you get your water and electrical connection for the Amakan structure…
Admin…
We build a new house for my mother and it is 7.5mtrs x 5.5mtrs.actually the plan is we transfer the electrical connection for her new build house.we still need to apply for a building permit?also the hoise we build is half concrete and half plywood.thank you
Author
Hi Jay,
Where is the house located?
Yes your local municipality will require a building permit.
Please email us if you need help in processing your building permit.
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Good day Sir. Would you know how much would it cost for electrical permit and applying for VECO Connection? like the overall total. thanks ahead.
Author
Which city / municipality?
Good evening sir, how about Colorado Homes, Liloan, Cebu area sir, how much is the cost of electrical permit.
Author
-Accredited Electrician – p15-25k labor and materials depending if you want it temporary (for construction only) or permanent or if you have too many heavy appliances such as big air conditioners.
-Municipal electrical fees – p2k
Admin
Hello, do I need permit to turn our back space to kitchen extension? It already has building permit but we wanted to turn it into a kitchen instead of leaving it as an open space. Located in Naga City Cebu
Author
If it is not a two storey structure that you want to build, you don’t need a building permit, but if you are in a subdivision, they may require you to get one – depending on the subdivision rules. The reason they might require it is to check if your plumbing and electrical are done right as per Philippine building code…
The owner has a plan to revised the roofing of his house to get rid of inside gutter along the firewall. The work will require to demolish the old roof and wooden trusses and construct a new roofing and steel truss framing. Is there a need to apply for a renovation permit?
The house is by the way single storey inside a subdivision.
Author
Yes the subdivision will usually require you a city/municipal electrical and plumbing permit to make sure so they can see that you follow minimum plumbing and electrical standards on your new roof.
Author
There is no permit needed for repairs since there is no new structure construction involved but most subdivisions will require you to secure a subdivision permit and yes sometimes even a city/municipal electrical and plumbing permit to make sure those follow the minimum safety standards.
Hi,
Goodevening, just want to ask if we still need to secure a building permit for an ancestral house renovation? We may build another new design for as the old house is not in good shape anymore. Can you please tell us what to do? Thank you and have a good day.
Author
You will need a building permit since a new structure is required for buildings more than 30 years. If no structural changes are involved then you don’t need a building permit.
Hi,
I planned to convert our Laundry area into kitchen, Do I need to secure a building permit?
Thank you
Author
You dont need a building permit for that kind of conversion / renovation since you are not adding another level / floor on an existing space, and you are not expanding beyond a previously building permitted space…
Good day!
Just wanted to ask, we have started renovating a part of an old house however, the old house (built in the early 90s) doesn’t have a building permit.
Do we need still need to secure a building permit for it?
Can you help share steps on how we should proceed with this?
We are located in Lapu-Lapu City by the way.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Author
You don’t need building permit for renovations if – 1. you did not expand the area, and 2. you did not add an additional floor. You’ll be OK even if you did any of those as long as the neighbors will not complain due to dust or construction noise, or if none of the building officials notice your construction site…
Good day!
I am about to get a building permit for house construction. I was wondering, does the requirements vary from city to city?
Also, does the architect/engineer oblige to provide us the number of copies per required documents needed by OBO without any extra charges? Given that they are the ones who designed / make the plan tho it is not stated in the contract that they will only provide X number of copies (standard plan, structural analysis, etc)…
Author
There is a vary slight variation between cities or municipalities because of some local ordinances, tariffs due to city or municipality class, zoning, etc.
Usually the designer will provide all the copies you need but you will need to check the package you have in your contract – as the designing sometimes do not even include blueprint hard copies.
Admin
Hi, Is it need an OBO permi for back extension with 2.5 meters Height? If Yes, what are the requirements for OBO permit here is san fernando City, Cebu.Thanks
Author
Most municipalities are not very strict if it’s not 2 storey. But your municipality might be strict. To get building permit – you need title or tax declaration of the land, tax clearance, blueprints, and application forms.
Hi, is it necessary to acquire new electricity permit to connect from my house to my store(aprox distance is 200meters). The building( store )10x12ft. is still under construction, we have plan to get a bldng permit just to acquire electricity before we finish it. If its only required.
Thanks.
Author
200 meters is a very long distance, and that will result in a higher watthour reading in your electric bill. I suggest you apply a new connection for your store…
Admin
good morning admin… how about if my 2 houses are jusy 5 meters away from each other? is that ok?
Author
5 meters apart is more than the required easement, but still present your drawings to your local municipal or city engineer for approval as it will ultimately depend on your local ordinances…
Admin
What are the requirements in building a bungalow house in daanbantayan Cebu.
Author
To build, bungalow or multi storey, you will need: lot title or tax declaration, tax certificate from the municipal assessor, barangay construction permit, Lot sketch plan, electrical plans, plumbing plans, blueprints
Hi, would like to ask how much is the Building Permit cost in Mandaue?
Specs: 100 sq meter lot, 2 storey apartment, 2 units each floor for a total of 4 units.
Thank you.
Author
Building permit costs in Mandaue is around p13-18k for a two story apartment of 100 square meter area…
how much is the building permit in cordova Cebu? estimate or average (building a 2 storey house with slab roof deck
Author
Estimate government fees for building permit of two storeys with roofdeck in Cordova is around p15-20k.
Admin
Hi admin, how can i get a bldg permit when the construction is alredy finish. For 3 units boarding house. Really need for electric connection in lapu lapu city
Author
To get your building permit, we need to start working on your blueprints.
We can visit your site to start the drawings.
Admin
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naa ni guidelines? kay naa nagbuild ug two story without roofdeck pero walay building permit. second, need ug permit kung parenovate like sumpayan ang building, gitapad sa existing..
Author
Hi Richard,
You can visit your nearest city or municipal engineer to file a complaint or know the details of a specific project.
admin
how much is the total estimated cost for acquiring a building permit in cordova Cebu? considering 100 sqm lot with 2 storey house and slab roof deck? If I youwill process my building permit how much is the cost?
Author
Cordova building permit fees for 100sqm two storey with roofdeck is around p15-20k. Private processing fees p45k. Engineer’s seals and signatures – p30k. Structural analysis p25k. IF we are contracted to build the structure – All FEES are FREE of charge, except government fees
Admin
Hello, I would like to ask, how much would it cost for electrical permit from Cebu province (South) considering a house (2-storey) was already constructed.
Author
As built electrical permit processing is around p90k – excluding penalty… yes it is expensive if not done prior to construction.
Admin
Good day, I would like to ask if what are the necessary documents needed for renovation to submit to OBO Lapu-lapu City?
Author
For renovations if there is no additional floor, practically you don’t need to get a permit, unless if your subdivision expressly requested you to get one – then here is the typical list of requirements:
1. Architectural plans
2. Plumbing plans
3. Electrical plans
4. Structural plans (if adding another storey)
5. Bill of materials
6. Filled out permit application form
Is there any possibility to apply for electricity connection if i dont own a house? Or even i dont have those documents? What can i do?
Author
In Cebu City and most other cities or municipalities, they will require at least a cottage that looks decent – with a decent door and windows, and you need proof of ownership or authorization to build on the lot… If you are still starting a house construction, they can grant you a temporary electrical connection for construction purposes but they can only install it on the workers’ bunk house or decent hut…
I want to cover my garage with concrete structure and will be in the form of terrace. Do I need to secure building permit. Area is about 12m2.
Author
Since the structure you plan to build is like a two story structure, since you have a concrete slab as roof deck, yes you technically need to have your plans signed by a structural engineer and approved by your local municipal or city engineer (building permit), but for structures like that – normally the government won’t mind, until a neighbor is disturbed by the noise and dust that comes with the construction, and he can complain to the local authorities – then you can protect your construction with a building permit…
Thank you so much for this.
Author
Welcome…
By the way Sir, can i start with the construction while Building Permit is on process?
Author
If the permit is already awaiting release, and you have sought permission from the office of the building official, and they have already made the pre construction inspection – then you may do so.
Some cities or municipalities do not conduct pre construction inspection for residential projects – only post construction like Lapu-lapu City.
Those places who expressly instruct you not to start construction before the permit is released – are the ones who usually impose penalties of p37-50k…
Val
Admin
Hello good day.
Just wanna ask if what is the standard set back of a residential house? And what if the set back of a house does not meet the standard set back..
Author
3 meters front, 2 meters sides and rear, otherwise full firewall on one side… If required local setbacks is not followed, you will be unable to get permits – building, electrical…
estimated cost for a 50sq meter 2storey roof deck house?and any recommendations on designs.thank you
Author
-p2.5M
– I recommend a modern design is it is very popular today.
– You can email us a scan/photocopy of your lot sketch plan or title to finefinishcebu@gmail.com so we can start designing your 50sqm 2 storey house.
Val
Admin
Hello.
What would be the estimated cost of pouring a 110sq. meter cement foundation in the Bankal, Lapu Lapu City area? Thank you
Author
I recommend a budget of 450 thousand pesos…
What is the average rate for an architectural plan/drawing for a 200 sqm 2 storey house? I just need an estimate. Thank you.
Author
It takes about 3-7 days to finish a 200 square meter two storey house to be drawn and it only costs p10,000.00 with us – architectural drawings only…
Hi knows Somebody who van Process Building Permit? cebu area.
Author
Hi Melanie,
We can help you…
Is your blueprints done?
We can also help you get affordable designing if you don’t have blueprints yet.
Val
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639214275469
Where do we report if we know someone is building a structure without building permit? Where do we report if the building being constructed does not comply with building code? This structure may collapse anytime and may cause serious injury or death. Please advise or forward to proper authorities. Thank you.
Author
You may request for an inspection from your city or municipal engineering department / office of the building official (OBO) or from the Mayor’s office as the mayor is the one who issues permits after a structure or plan is inspected by the city or municipal engineer.
Good day Sir/Madam:
Are we allowed to build additional structures without building permits? Are we allowed to add more piles of hollow blocks to an existing old and dilapidated wall which may collapsed anytime? The ruins are crumbling down and disintegrating. This is a potential risk to human life and health welfare. Your attention and inspection is highly requested. I will provide address once I hear from you. Thank you.
Author
If the height of the structure is above 2 meters and is built outside of an area with current permit – then you need new permits.
IF there are new electrical and plumbing installations – then you will also need electrical and plumbing permits.
If the old structure is more than 25 years and visibly crumbling then it needs to be replaced with new.
What are the requirements in building a bungalow house in daanbantayan Cebu
Author
you will need: lot title or tax declaration, tax certificate from the municipal assessor, barangay construction permit, Lot sketch plan, electrical plans, plumbing plans, blueprints
Can you personally process our Building permit in Consolacion Cebu? How much does it cost? just 1 storey unit
Author
Yes we can assist you with your building permit at Consolacion.
Have you started the construction?
You can email us at finefinishcebu@gmail.com
How much is the cost of building permit in daanbantayan cebu, lot area is 37.5 sq.m, single storey house all concrete.
Salamat
Author
The government fees for the permit of that kind of size should be around php10-15 thousand, excluding costs of the blueprints preparations and other documentations.
Looking for a quote for building a small beach house in Southern Leyte. 167 square meters on a 1,000 SQM lot. Looking for design up receiving building permit etc..
Author
Hi Karl,
We received your email on your plan to build a small beach house in Southern Leyte…
Yes we can help you to process the permits.
To get started on the designing, please send a scan of your lot sketch plan, or title, or tax declaration, if you have…
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