Building Permit Requirements in General Trias, Cavite
(2025 Updated)
Last verified: December 2, 2024
Quick Summary
Estimated Fees
₱15,000 - ₱45,000 for typical residential (100-200 sqm)
Processing Time
3-5 weeks including clearances
Plan Sets Required
5 sets
Documentary Requirements
Check off items as you prepare them:
- Lot Plan (2 copies) - prepared, signed, and sealed by Licensed Geodetic Engineer
- Unified Application Form for Building Permit (4 copies) - sealed with three (3) signatures
- Cost Estimate and Bill of Materials (4 copies) - signed and sealed on ALL PAGES by Licensed/Professional Engineers
- Valid ID with three (3) signatures of both Owner and Authorized Person/Representative
- Notarized Authorization Letter or Special Power of Attorney (for representatives)
- SEC Registration and Secretary Certificate (for corporations, 2 copies)
- Notice of Construction (for projects undertaken by contract)
- Five (5) sets of building plans signed and sealed by licensed professionals
- Structural Analysis and Computations
- TCT or Tax Declaration (Certified True Copy)
- Tax Clearance from City Treasurer's Office
- Barangay Clearance
- Locational Clearance from CPDO
- Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC)
- Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) from DENR - for commercial/industrial projects
Required Clearances
Barangay Clearance
- Valid ID of applicant/owner
- Proof of ownership (TCT or Tax Declaration)
- Cedula/Community Tax Certificate
Locational Clearance / Zoning Certificate
Where: Office of the City Planning and Development Coordinator (CPDC)
- Location Clearance Application Form (notarized, on LONG size bond paper)
- Barangay Clearance
- Copy of TCT or Tax Declaration
- Vicinity map
- Site development plan
- ECC/CNC from DENR (for commercial/industrial projects)
Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC)
Where: Bureau of Fire Protection - General Trias Fire Station
- Application letter
- Building plans with fire exits and safety features
- Electrical layout with load computation
- Fire protection system design (if applicable)
Tips
- Download forms from generaltrias.gov.ph/downloads/forms/ before visiting
- Use the EBOSS online portal for faster processing
- Get barangay clearance first - required for locational clearance
- For 2-storey structures or warehouses 5m+ height, additional structural requirements apply
- For 3-storey and above, more stringent engineering requirements
- All cost estimates must be signed and sealed on ALL pages
- Ensure three (3) specimen signatures on valid ID
Common Mistakes
- Missing signatures or seals on cost estimate pages
- Not having notarized authorization letter for representatives
- Incomplete signatures on unified application form (needs 3)
- Missing SEC documents for corporate applicants
- Not getting ECC/CNC for commercial projects
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact the Building Official in General Trias?
You can reach the City Building Regulatory Division at 0960-216-1997 or email obo@generaltrias.gov.ph. The office is located on the 1st Floor of General Trias City Hall.
Does General Trias have an online building permit system?
Yes, General Trias has an EBOSS (Electronic Business One-Stop Shop) portal at egovcityofgeneraltrias.ph/bpl/ for business and construction permit applications.
How much does a building permit cost in General Trias?
Building permit fees typically range from ₱15,000 to ₱45,000 for a standard residential building (100-200 sqm). Exact fees are calculated based on floor area and project cost.
Where can I download building permit forms for General Trias?
Forms are available at generaltrias.gov.ph/downloads/forms/. The Location Clearance form can be downloaded at tinyurl.com/LCFGentri.
What additional requirements apply for 2-storey buildings?
For 2-storey structures (including 1-storey with roof deck) or warehouses with building height of 5 meters or more, additional structural engineering requirements apply. Contact the OBO for specifics.
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Contact Information
1st Floor, City Hall, General Trias City, Cavite
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM