Building Permit Requirements in Navotas, Metro Manila

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Last verified: December 3, 2024

Quick Summary

Estimated Fees

Contact City Local Building Official's Office for current fee schedule

Processing Time

1-2 weeks including clearances

Plan Sets Required

5 sets

Documentary Requirements

Check off items as you prepare them:

  • Unified Application Form for Building Permit
  • Five (5) sets of building plans signed and sealed by licensed professionals
  • Bill of Materials and Cost Estimate
  • Structural Analysis
  • 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 City 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

  • City Engineering Office: 2nd Floor, Navotas City Hall Main
  • City Hall Address: M. Naval Street, Navotas City 1485
  • Building Permit processing: 3 days & 17 minutes
  • Electrical Permit processing: 2 days & 24 minutes
  • Mechanical Permit processing: 2 days & 14 minutes
  • Demolition Permit processing: 2 days & 14 minutes
  • Office directory at navotas.gov.ph/OurGovernment/Directory
  • DPWH Malabon-Navotas DEO: (02) 8352-5253 local 35501

Common Mistakes

  • Missing signatures or seals on plans
  • Incomplete application forms

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does building permit processing take in Navotas?

Navotas has relatively fast processing: Building Permit (3 days), Electrical Permit (2 days), Mechanical Permit (2 days), Demolition Permit (2 days).

Where is the City Engineering Office in Navotas?

The City Engineering Office is on the 2nd Floor of Navotas City Hall Main, M. Naval Street, Navotas City 1485. Check navotas.gov.ph/OurGovernment/Directory for more details.

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Office Location

Navotas City Hall

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Navotas City Hall, Navotas City, Metro Manila

Landmark: Near Navotas Fish Port

Contact Information

Where:
City Local Building Official's Office / City Engineering Office, 2nd Floor, Navotas City Hall Main, M. Naval Street, Navotas City 1485
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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