Building-permit document checklist: prepare everything and get approved in one go

Building your dream home isn't just about choosing a style or beautiful materials — the very first legal step is obtaining a building permit from the local government office, such as the district office, municipality or SAO in your area, so your house can be built safely without the risk of a stop-work order or fines later.

1. Personal documents and land title documents

The first group is documents proving your identity and your rights to the land — the basics, and you need complete, correctly signed copies:

• Copy of ID card and house registration: of the applicant (if you are the landowner)
• Copy of the land title deed: same size as the original, not reduced or enlarged, every page copied and signed as certified
• Letter of consent: if building on someone else's land, or building closer to the neighbouring boundary than the legal distance

2. Design documents and drawings

This is the core the officials use to check the safety of the building structure and the setbacks:

• Construction drawings (blueprints): 5 sets with full specifications, including the site plan, floor plans, elevations and sanitary system
• Structural calculations: documents showing load calculations for buildings whose size or height requires them by law
• Designer and supervisor certification letters: form Nor.4 with copies of the architect's and engineer's professional licences

Structural and electrical precautions

Drawing the plans and calculating the structure — especially the electrical system and the load-bearing structure — must be done by architects and engineers who hold valid professional licences. We don't recommend drawing the plans yourself or altering the structure without an engineer's signature — not only will it fail approval, it can also cause serious danger to the structure of the house in the long term.

Once your documents are complete, submit them to the local government office in your area. Review usually takes about 30-45 working days, and if nothing needs correcting, the officials will issue a permit (form Kor.1) so you can start building your house with confidence and peace of mind.