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Building, Engineering & Zoning

Building Permit

Get a building permit from the Mapandan MEO. Simple: 3 days, Complex: 7 days, Highly Technical: 20 days per RA 11032.

Description

A building permit is a legal requirement under the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096) for any construction, renovation, alteration, or demolition of a building or structure. The Municipal Engineering Office (MEO) of Mapandan reviews and issues building permits after ensuring compliance with safety standards, zoning, and structural requirements.

Requirements

  • Plans duly signed & sealed by licensed professionals
  • Certified true copy of Tax Declaration (from Assessor Office)
  • Xerox copy of land title (from Register of Deeds)
  • Community Tax Certificate (from Treasury Office)
  • Latest Tax receipts (from Treasury Office)
  • Electrical & Sanitary permit (from Municipal Health Office)
  • Confirmation of adjoining lot owners
  • Certification from Barangay Captain
  • Application for locational clearance (from Zoning Office)
  • 2 Affidavits (from Notary Public)
  • Affidavit of consent if not lot owner (from Notary Public)
  • Fire Safety clearance (from BFP Office)
  • Affidavit of adjoining lot owners

Procedure

  1. Obtain a zoning clearance from the MPDC / Zoning Office.
  2. Prepare architectural and structural plans signed by licensed professionals.
  3. Submit all documents to the Municipal Engineering Office (MEO) for review.
  4. Pay the building permit fees at the Municipal Treasurer’s Office.
  5. Receive the approved building permit after technical evaluation.

Service Details

Responsible Office: Municipal Engineering Office (MEO)

Classification: Highly Technical

Mode: in-person

Processing Time: 3 working days (Simple) / 7 working days (Complex) / 20 working days (Highly Technical) per RA 11032

Fee: Based on project cost (schedule per National Building Code)

Where to Apply: Municipal Engineering Office, Main Municipal Building, Poblacion

Contact: (075) 696-0831 / 0998-577-3164

Source: Mapandan Citizen’s Charter

Last Updated: August 2025

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Scanned page from the official Mapandan Citizen's Charter listing the requirements, fees, processing time, and responsible staff for the service.

Citizens Charter for Building Permit
Citizens Charter document: building-permit.jpg