Building Permit Requirements in San Manuel, Tarlac

(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 (notarized)
  • Civil/Structural Permit (signed and sealed)
  • Plumbing/Sanitary Permit (signed and sealed)
  • Electrical Permit (signed and sealed)
  • Tax Declaration (3 copies)
  • Transfer Certificate of Title or Deed of Sale
  • Current Tax Receipt
  • Five (5) sets of building plans
  • Specifications (5 copies)
  • Bill of Materials / Cost Estimates (5 copies)
  • Fire Safety Evaluation Certificate from Bureau of Fire Protection
  • Locational Clearance
  • For non-owner applicants: Notarized contractor lease or deed

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

Where: Bureau of Fire Protection - San Manuel

  • 1 set of building plans
  • Bill of materials
  • Specifications

Tips

  • Submit all documents in 5 long folders or plastic envelopes
  • Fire Safety Evaluation requires: 1 set of plans, bill of materials, specifications
  • Commercial occupancy reclassification may have additional requirements
  • Building permit requirements page: sanmanueltarlac.gov.ph/buildingpermit/
  • Contact email for inquiries: webinquiries@sanmanueltarlac.gov.ph

Common Mistakes

  • Missing notarization on application form
  • Incomplete sets of plans (need 5 copies)
  • Missing Fire Safety Evaluation Certificate
  • Forgetting locational clearance

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the building permit requirements in San Manuel, Tarlac?

Requirements include: notarized Unified Application Form, 5 sets of plans, specifications, bill of materials, TCT/Tax Declaration, tax receipt, Fire Safety Evaluation Certificate, and Locational Clearance.

How do I contact the San Manuel Municipal Engineering Office?

Call (045) 606-0372 or email webinquiries@sanmanueltarlac.gov.ph. Visit sanmanueltarlac.gov.ph/buildingpermit/ for more information.

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Contact Information

Where:
Municipal Engineering Office, San Manuel, Tarlac
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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