Building Permit Requirements in San Mateo, Rizal
(2025 Updated)
Last verified: December 3, 2024
Quick Summary
Estimated Fees
Contact Municipal Engineering Office for current fee schedule
Processing Time
2-4 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/Zoning Clearance from MPDO
- Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC)
- MENRO Clearance
- Sanitary Clearance
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
Zoning/Locational Clearance
Fee: Contact MPDO for current fees
Processing: 5-10 working days
Where: Municipal Planning and Development Office
- 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
MENRO Clearance
Fee:
Processing:
Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office clearance required
Tips
- Growing municipality adjacent to Metro Manila
- Clearances needed from: Barangay, Zoning/MPDO, Engineering, MENRO, Sanitary Unit, PESO, Tourism, DPOS, MDRRMO, BFP, Treasury
- Official website: sanmateo.gov.ph
- ⚠️ NEEDS MANUAL VERIFICATION: Contact number not confirmed
Common Mistakes
- Missing signatures or seals on plans
- Incomplete clearances from multiple offices
- Not getting MENRO clearance
Frequently Asked Questions
What clearances are needed for building permits in San Mateo?
San Mateo requires clearances from multiple offices: Barangay, Zoning/MPDO, Engineering, MENRO, Sanitary Unit, PESO, Tourism Office, DPOS, MDRRMO, BFP, and Treasury.
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Office Location
San Mateo City Hall
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San Mateo Municipal Hall, San Mateo, Rizal
Landmark: Near San Mateo Public Market
Contact Information
Where:
Municipal Engineering Office, San Mateo Municipal Hall
Municipal Engineering Office, San Mateo Municipal Hall
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM