Building Permit Requirements in Tanay, Rizal

(2025 Updated)

Partially Verified

Last verified: December 3, 2024

Quick Summary

Estimated Fees

Refer to Revised National Building Code (PD 1096) for 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
  • Soil Boring Test Result (for 3+ storeys and structures with attic/mezzanine/roof deck/penthouse) - 2 copies
  • Structural Design Computations with seismic analysis conforming to latest NSCP (for 2+ storeys)
  • Previous approved plan or permit (for addition/alteration/renovation)
  • Certified True Copy of OCT/TCT
  • Deed of Sale/Lease Contract (if not owner)
  • Certified True Copy of Latest Tax Declaration
  • 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

  • Tourism destination - mountainous area with resorts
  • Engineering Office: tanay.gov.ph/directory/local-gov-t-offices/180-office-of-the-municipal-engineer
  • Downloadable forms: tanay.gov.ph/download/100-downloadable-forms
  • Permit becomes null and void if work doesn't commence within 1 year
  • Permit void if work suspended/abandoned for 120+ days
  • Soil boring test required for 3+ storey buildings
  • Seismic analysis required for 2+ storey buildings per NSCP

Common Mistakes

  • Missing soil boring test for 3+ storey buildings
  • Missing seismic analysis for 2+ storey buildings
  • Not starting work within 1 year of permit issuance
  • Suspending work for more than 120 days

Frequently Asked Questions

When is soil boring test required in Tanay?

Soil boring test is required for buildings of 3 storeys and higher, and for structures with attic, mezzanine, roof deck, or penthouse.

When does a building permit expire in Tanay?

The permit becomes null and void if work doesn't commence within 1 year from issuance, or if work is suspended/abandoned for 120+ days.

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Contact Information

Where:
Office of the Municipal Engineer, Tanay Municipal Hall
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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