Building Permit Requirements in Tanay, Rizal
(2025 Updated)
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.
Download Checklist
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Office Location
Tanay City Hall
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Tanay Municipal Hall, Tanay, Rizal
Landmark: Near Daranak Falls
Contact Information
Where:
Office of the Municipal Engineer, Tanay Municipal Hall
Office of the Municipal Engineer, Tanay Municipal Hall
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM