CDO Building Permit Checklist
- Gabriel Mikael
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read
Save this. Use this before you line up at City Hall.
If even one item is missing, expect delay.
✅ PHASE 1: LOT & OWNER DOCUMENTS
☐ Certified True Copy of Title (TCT/CTC)☐ Updated Tax Declaration☐ Real Property Tax Clearance☐ Valid Government ID (Owner)☐ Authorization Letter (if representative filing)
✅ PHASE 2: ZONING & CLEARANCES
☐ Barangay Clearance☐ Locational Clearance (Zoning Approval)☐ HOA Clearance (if inside subdivision)☐ Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC)
✅ PHASE 3: SIGNED & SEALED PLAN SET
☐ Architectural Plans (signed & sealed)
☐ Structural Plans + Computations
☐ Electrical Plans + Load Computation
☐ Plumbing/Sanitary Plans☐ Bill of Materials
☐ Specifications
All drawings must be consistent across disciplines.
✅ PHASE 4: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
☐ Accomplished Building Permit Forms
☐ Construction Cost Estimate
☐ Professional Tax Receipts (Architect/Engineers)
☐ Valid PRC IDs of Professionals
☐ Payment for Initial Assessment Fees
✅ PHASE 5: BEFORE CONSTRUCTION STARTS
☐ Approved Building Permit Released
☐ Official Receipt of Payment
☐ Permit Posted On-Site
☐ Layout Verified by Survey
☐ Safety Signage Installed
No excavation before permit release.
✅ PHASE 6: BEFORE MOVING IN
☐ Final Inspection Scheduled
☐ Electrical Inspection Passed
☐ Septic/Drainage Inspection Passed
☐ No Deviations from Approved Plans
☐ Occupancy Permit Released
No occupancy permit = no legal move-in.
🚫 Common Reasons Applications Get Delayed
Missing locational clearance
Structural computation mismatch
Inconsistent dimensions across plans
Setback violation
Missing professional seals
Starting construction early
📌 Quick Rule
Zoning → Clearances → Signed Plans → Submission → Approval → Construction → Occupancy
Follow the order. Submit complete. Avoid revisions.
Screenshot this checklist before your permit application.
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