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Short answer: The core permit is the Licencia de Construcción (construction license) from the local
municipality, plus Uso de Suelo (land-use/zoning verification), architectural and engineering plans, and,
where applicable, environmental and infrastructure approvals.
Why it matters: Buyers often assume permitting is one form. In practice it’s a small stack of approvals,
each tied to a different part of the project.
What to check:
● Confirm your lot’s zoning (Uso de Suelo) before you finalize a design
● Ask who is responsible for submitting each permit — architect, engineer, or builder
● Ask specifically whether your project needs any environmental review
Bottom line: Permitting isn’t one step — it’s several, and knowing which one applies to your project
keeps your timeline from stalling mid-build.
