Building Permit Requirements in Bay, Laguna
(2025 Updated)
Last verified: December 3, 2024
Quick Summary
Estimated Fees
Contact Municipal Engineering Office for current fee schedule
Processing Time
3-5 weeks including clearances
Plan Sets Required
5 sets
Documentary Requirements
Check off items as you prepare them:
- Notarized Application for Building Permit form (completely filled up, signed and sealed by professionals)
- Building plans and details signed and sealed by professionals (at least 1:100 scale)
- Photocopy of PTR and PRC ID of professionals with specimen signature
- Bill of Materials
- Technical Specification
- TCT or Tax Declaration (Certified True Copy)
- Tax Clearance
- Barangay Clearance (with purpose to permit construction)
- Zoning/Locational Clearance from MPDC
- Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) - BFP endorsement letter
- Construction Safety and Health Program (DOLE approved)
- DPWH Clearance (if along National Highway)
Required Clearances
Barangay Clearance
Fee: ₱100-500 depending on barangay
Processing: 1-3 days
- Valid ID of applicant/owner
- Proof of ownership (TCT or Tax Declaration)
- Cedula
- Purpose: to permit construction
Zoning/Locational Clearance
Fee: Contact MPDC for current fees
Processing: 5-10 working days
Where: Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator (MPDC)
- Application form
- Barangay Clearance
- TCT or Tax Declaration copy
- Site development plan
Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC)
Fee: ₱1,000-5,000 depending on project size
Processing: 3-5 working days
Where: Bureau of Fire Protection
- Building plans with fire safety features
- Electrical layout
- Receiving copy of BFP endorsement letter
Tips
- Municipal Engineer/Building Official: Dean Carlson D. Alejandrino
- Email: dcalejandrino@bay.gov.ph or meo@bay.gov.ph
- Location: 2/F Old Municipal Building, J. Tanalega Street, Brgy. San Agustin, Bay, Laguna 4033
- Plans must be at least 1:100 scale
- Include photocopy of PTR and PRC ID with specimen signatures
- BFP endorsement letter receiving copy required
Common Mistakes
- Plans not at correct scale (1:100 minimum)
- Missing PTR and PRC ID photocopies
- Missing DOLE safety program
- Forgetting BFP endorsement letter
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact the Municipal Engineering Office in Bay, Laguna?
Email meo@bay.gov.ph or dcalejandrino@bay.gov.ph. The office is located at 2/F Old Municipal Building, J. Tanalega Street, Brgy. San Agustin, Bay, Laguna 4033. Municipal Engineer: Dean Carlson D. Alejandrino.
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Office Location
Bay City Hall
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Bay Municipal Hall, Bay, Laguna
Landmark: Near Bay Public Market
Contact Information
Where:
Office of the Municipal Engineer and Building Official, 2/F Old Municipal Building, Municipality of Bay, Laguna
Office of the Municipal Engineer and Building Official, 2/F Old Municipal Building, Municipality of Bay, Laguna
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Special Requirements
- DOLE Safety Program Required