Building Permit Requirements in Santo Tomas, Batangas

(2025 Updated)

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Last verified: December 3, 2024

Quick Summary

Estimated Fees

Contact City 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 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 Hall address: Gov. Malvar St., Poblacion 1, City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas 4234
  • Office hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday
  • Santo Tomas is a 1st class component city with population of 218,500 (2020 census)
  • Services section available on cityofstotomas.gov.ph
  • ⚠️ NEEDS VERIFICATION: Direct contact number for Engineering Office not yet confirmed

Common Mistakes

  • Missing signatures or seals on plans
  • Incomplete application forms

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Santo Tomas City Hall located?

City Hall is located at Gov. Malvar St., Poblacion 1, City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas 4234. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

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Contact Information

Where:
City Engineering Office, City Hall, Gov. Malvar St., Poblacion 1, City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas 4234
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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