Building Permit Requirements in Pila, Laguna

(2025 Updated)

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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:

  • 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 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

  • Pila is a 3rd class municipality with population of 54,613 (2020 census)
  • E-government portal: elgu-pila-laguna.e.gov.ph
  • Known as heritage town - check for heritage zone requirements
  • ⚠️ NEEDS VERIFICATION: Contact number not yet confirmed

Common Mistakes

  • Missing signatures or seals on plans
  • Not checking heritage zone requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pila have an online permit system?

Pila has an e-government portal at elgu-pila-laguna.e.gov.ph for various LGU services. Contact the Municipal Engineering Office for building permit specifics.

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Office Location

Pila City Hall

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Pila Municipal Hall, Pila, Laguna

Landmark: Near Pila Church

Contact Information

Where:
Municipal Engineering Office, Pila Municipal Hall
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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