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building permits
You or your architect must file for permits at the 'Oficina Receptora de Permisos de Construccion' (Permit Reception Office).

The plans will be studied by representatives from the MOPT ( Roads and Transportation Department), INVU (Housing and Urban Development Department), ICE (Electricity Department), AYA (Water Department), SNE (National Electrical Services), CFIA (Costa Rican Architect and Engineer Association), the Health Department and the local municipality where the property is located.

You will need the following:

Four copies of the construction plans
Four copies of the property cadastre plan (plano catastrado)
Two copies of the property deeds
One copy of the architect or engineer's consulting contract (Contrato de Consultoria)
Approval from the water department regarding availability of water
One copy of your electrical design plan approved by SNE.

Condominium, commercial construction or urbanization projects might require additional permits.

In addition to the permits listed above, you will need a construction permit from the municipality where your property is located.

Each municipality creates and enforces building codes for construction project in its area.

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