Building Permit Requirements in Laurel, Batangas

(2025 Updated)

Partially Verified

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

6 sets

Documentary Requirements

Check off items as you prepare them:

  • Unified Application Form for Building Permit
  • Letter consent from lot owner duly notarized (if building owner is not lot owner)
  • Six (6) sets of plans, specifications, and bill of materials signed and sealed by civil engineer, electrical engineer, and sanitary engineer
  • Structural analysis computation (for 2-storey buildings)
  • TCT or Tax Declaration (Certified True Copy)
  • Tax Clearance
  • Barangay Clearance
  • Locational Clearance
  • Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC)

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

Locational Clearance

Fee: Contact Municipal Planning Office for current fees
Processing: 5-10 working days
  • 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
  • Building plans with fire safety features
  • Electrical layout

Tips

  • Main municipal number: (043) 741-4031
  • Engineering Office: local extension 108
  • Email: lgu@laurelbatangas.gov.ph
  • Address: Poblacion, Laurel, Batangas
  • Six sets of plans required (more than standard)

Common Mistakes

  • Submitting only 5 sets of plans (6 required)
  • Missing notarized consent from lot owner
  • Missing structural analysis for 2-storey buildings

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact the Municipal Engineering Office in Laurel?

Call (043) 741-4031 and ask for local extension 108. Email: lgu@laurelbatangas.gov.ph.

How many sets of building plans are required in Laurel?

Laurel requires six (6) sets of plans, specifications, and bill of materials - more than the standard 5 sets required in most LGUs.

Download Checklist

Get a printable PDF checklist for your building permit application

Email required for download

Office Location

Laurel City Hall

View on Google Maps

Laurel Municipal Hall, Laurel, Batangas

Landmark: Near Taal Lake

Contact Information

Where:
Municipal Engineering Office, Municipal Hall, Poblacion, Laurel, Batangas
Contact:
(043) 741-4031 loc 108
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Need Help?

Find contractors in Laurel who can handle permit processing

Find Contractors