

You may be "nakalusot" now, but there will be time that you will regret not getting it.Ģ. And cannot be issued a clearance without these permits.ĭon't be a squatter in your own lot, get a building permit. Some areas are not strict in implementing the requirement of occupancy permit, but lately as the government improves its services, it is now getting stricter that for every newly constructed project they are now enforcing newly constructed projects to secure an occupancy permit so they can apply for a permanent electrical or water service connection. The government can anytime advised you to pay violation fees and be forced to apply for permit, or in the worst case scenario issue notice of closure to your business until you secure the proper documents. You are technically considered as Illegal settler in a structure if you build a house without a building permit and then did not secured an occupancy permit. In the case of an existing house or building, a change of occupancy type is also required if there is any change in the existing use of the building or part of the building such as you convert your house as an apartment, or just a part of the house as a store or commercial space you need to update the occupancy classification of the building. It is usually secured after the completion of the construction.


An occupancy permit is required before any newly constructed house or building shall be used or occupied. Occupancy permit is a permit that is issued by the Local Government.
