Building Permit Requirements in Valenzuela, Metro Manila

(2025 Updated)

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Last verified: December 3, 2024

Quick Summary

Estimated Fees

Contact Office of the Building Official 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
  • Lot Plan
  • Homeowner's Association Clearance (where necessary)
  • Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) or Deed of Absolute Sale
  • Five (5) sets of building plans signed and sealed by licensed professionals
  • Bill of Materials and Cost Estimate
  • Structural Analysis
  • 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

  • 3S Plus Valenzuela City Online Services - first and fastest integrated permit system in the country
  • Online portal: online.valenzuela.gov.ph
  • OBO forms downloadable from valenzuela.gov.ph/downloadableforms/pdf/obo/
  • Submit original documents to OBO within 15 days to get actual permit
  • Failure to submit originals within 15 days revokes provisionary permit
  • Valenzuela Works portal available for permit tracking

Common Mistakes

  • Not submitting original documents within 15 days
  • Missing HOA clearance for subdivision properties
  • Incomplete application forms

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Valenzuela have an online permit system?

Yes, Valenzuela has the 3S Plus Online Services system at online.valenzuela.gov.ph - the first and fastest integrated permit application system in the country.

How long do I have to submit original documents after online application?

You must submit original documents to the Office of the Building Official (OBO) within 15 days. Failure to do so will revoke your provisionary permit.

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Contact Information

Where:
Office of the Building Official (OBO), Valenzuela City Hall
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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