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application for building permit (construction of new infrastructure)

Office of the City Architect

Building Permit is authorization that must be issued by a government or other regulatory body before new or existing buildings can be legally constructed. Section 301 of the National Building Code of the Philippines states that 'No person, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government shall erect, construct, alter, repair, move, convert or demolish any building or structure or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a building permit therefor from the Building Official assigned in the place where the subject building is located or the building work is to be done.

Requirements for Application:

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Steps to Apply:

1
You (Citizen)

Submit the required and complete documents to the Information Desk for records and stamp.

Office Action

Receive the documents, record them, stamp, and submit to the City Architect. Inform client to wait.

👤 Architect's Office Staff (In formation Desk ⏱️ 2 Minutes 💰 none
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You (Citizen)

Stay in the office while the City Architect reviews the documents.

Office Action

Review and check architectural design and documents.

If there are concerns, client must comply and return.

Staff will return documents with notes if incomplete.

Staff assists client for clarifications.

👤 Architect’s Office Staff , City Architect Office ⏱️ 15 Minutes 💰 None
3
You (Citizen)

Wait for release of documents.

Office Action

Sign and approve permit and plans if no issues.

👤 City Architect Officer , City Architect Office ⏱️ 2 Minutes 💰 None
4
You (Citizen)

Receive approved documents and check completeness before leaving.

Office Action

Return documents and assist client to next step.

👤 Architect’s Office Staff (Information Desk) , City Architect Office ⏱️ 1 Minute 💰 None
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PROCESSING TIME

3 Minutes

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Estimated Fees Free

Need Help?

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