Building Permit Requirements in Tagaytay, Cavite
(2025 Updated)
Last verified: December 3, 2024
Quick Summary
Estimated Fees
Contact City Engineer's Office for current fee schedule
Processing Time
3-6 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
- Floor plans, elevations, structural designs
- Electrical layouts
- 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
Where: City Planning and Development Coordinator (CPDC)
- 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
- Main city contact: (046) 888-9500
- CPDC Email: cpdctagaytay@yahoo.com
- Building permits page: tagaytay.gov.ph/buildingpermits.html
- Requirements PDF: tagaytay.gov.ph/pdf/Forms/REQUIREMENTS.pdf
- Citizen's Charter 2025 (1st Edition) available
- Popular tourist destination - may have additional requirements for commercial/hotel developments
- Plans reviewed by Building Inspector for structural, architectural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical compliance
Common Mistakes
- Missing signatures or seals on plans
- Plans not adhering to Tagaytay building standards
- Not checking tourism zone requirements for commercial projects
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact the City Engineer's Office in Tagaytay?
Call (046) 888-9500 or email cpdctagaytay@yahoo.com. Visit tagaytay.gov.ph/buildingpermits.html for requirements.
Where can I download building permit forms for Tagaytay?
Requirements and forms are available at tagaytay.gov.ph/pdf/Forms/REQUIREMENTS.pdf. Citizen's Charter 2025 is also available on the website.
Download Checklist
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Office Location
Tagaytay City Hall
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Tagaytay City Hall, Tagaytay City, Cavite
Landmark: Near Peoples Park in the Sky
Contact Information
Where:
City Engineer's Office, Tagaytay City Hall
City Engineer's Office, Tagaytay City Hall
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM