Q: Can my Building Permit Application progress if my Land Title is 211?
A: No, Land titles that are indicated as 211 are invalidated, and are considered as public land.

Q: My existing Structure/Building or a portion of it is situated and/or is within an easement/Road Right of Way, can I be issued a building permit/Occupancy Certificate?
A: No, unless the minimum easement of THREE (3.00) meters will be respected, or the minimum required setbacks under the code are met.

Q: There is an annotation in my Land Title indicating “Lis Pendens” or “Adverse Claim”, can my Building Permit application prosper?
A: No, however, it is recommended that these annotations should be resolved first prior to application.

Q: What attachments are needed if the property is owned by a corporation?
A: Attach original copy of Secretary Certificate and/or Articles of Incorporation

Q: I would like to construct a building however the property is owned by several individuals. What document do I need to submit to support my building permit application?
A: You will need to submit a duly notarized Authorization/Non-Objection or Consent from the co-owners

Q: Follow-up question, what if the co-owner is abroad? How can he/she sign the Authorization/Non-Objection, or Consent?
A: If that is the case, he/she must provide you with that written consent or authorization duly Authenticated/Apostille by their consulate.

Q: My family is planning to construct a building on our titled property, however, my father/mother (or both) whom the property is/are named is/are already deceased. What document do I need to support my Building permit application?
A: To support your application, you will need to submit original copy of the Extra Judicial Settlement.

Q: I would like to build on our titled property, however, indicated in the title are fraction of shares for each co-owner. What do I need to do?
A: You need to identify your fraction of share on a survey plan. This survey plan will be your supporting document for your application. You will also need to attach a duly notarized written consent from the co-owners.

Q: My property is situated in the NIPAS Zone. What clearance do I need to secure?
A: You have to apply for an Environmental Compliance Certificate from MGB-DENR.

Q: Our property is located near an air strip. What clearance do I need to submit to support my application?
A: You need to apply and secure first a CAAP clearance.

Q: My property is under mortgage. What document do I need to submit to support my application?
A: You need to submit Consent from the Bank, or with your loan provider. (eg: Pagibig)

Q: My lot is too small to provide minimum setbacks around it. Is it allowed to introduce three or four firewalls on its sides?
A: No, Only TWO (2) Firewalls are allowed, and it should not be located or constructed on the front side of the structure.

Q: My property is classified as interior lot, however the existing alley/access way leading to my property is tight and is not passable by vehicular means (4-wheel vehicles), do I still need to provide a garage or a parking space?
A: For residential use: No need to provide For Commercial use: Yes, at least within a 200-meter distance.

Q: I would like to apply for an Occupancy Certificate however, I recently added One (1) or more storey/s on the structure which is not included in the issued Building Permit. What are the requirements so that my application will be complete and complying?
A: The requirements are:
- Amended Structural plans conforming to the actual number of storeys
- Structural Design Analysis for the as built structure
- In case of an Additional Storey for an existing structure, Structural Review conducted by a Structural Engineer (must be a member of ASEP) is required.
- Submit Affidavit of a Civil Engineer, certifying that he supervised the construction, and that the structure is in accordance with the Structural Design Analysis.