Ethiopia - Get Permission for Constructing a High Rise Building

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Get Permission for Constructing a High Rise Building, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Urban Development, Housing and Construction link
2. Applicant has to visit the Ministry of Urban Development and Construction (MUDC), building department to access registration form to get permission.
3. The applicant has to complete registration form with particular attention to your area of specialization.
4. Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Submit Registration Form after Obtain design approval from:
   • The applicant must submit the building plans and will receive a form to be filled out by the owners of the neighbouring plots.
   • The Applicant must obtain the neighbours consent before obtaining the design approval this normally takes 60 days.
   • Obtain consent from neighbours and submit it to the Ministry of Urban Development and Construction (MUDC),
   • The Applicant must obtain a written statement from the neighbours, stating that there are no land disputes on the plot where the construction will take place.
6. Once the documents and application process is verified. The applicant gets the permission by visiting the office.
   
   

NOTE:

• There is Registration fees required which is determined by the Ministry of Urban Development and Construction (MUDC).
• For further clarifications contact the nearest Municipal office, Ministry of Urban Development and Construction (MUDC), construction Department.
  
  

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Required Documents

• Certificate of incorporation (CAC)/Registered Business name
• 3 years’ current tax clearance certificate
• DPR certificate (where applicable)
• VAT Certificate (where applicable)
• Reference letter from your bank
• PENCOM certificate (where applicable)
• Current ITF Registration certificate (where applicable)
• Soil test report
  
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Urban Development, Housing and Construction
Sudan St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
P.O. Box: - 24134/1000
Address: - In front of National Bank of Ethiopia
Tel: - 0115-531688/ 0115-531672/ 0115-157952
Telephone:251-115-54 12 51
Fax: - 0115541268
Email - [email protected]
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Eligibility

• All companies and other stakeholders who wish to invest in Construction work of high raise building in Ethiopia.
• Any company qualified under terms and conditions prescribed from time to time by the Ethiopian Ministry of Construction is free to register for contract, as the case may be, for general Construction, building construction, Special Contractors or foreigners investing in Building/construction Business.
  
  

Fees

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority request.
  
  

Validity

• The registration is valid for 1 year then a renewal is required.
  
  

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is up to 7 – 14 days.
  
  

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Instructions

• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• Applicant subjected to future evaluation by relevant division/ department/Authority.
  
  

Required Information

• Address of the applicant
• Name of the applicant
• Location of the proposed site
• Details of the builder/licensed personal
  
  

Need for the Document

• To work as contractor and participate in Construction work of high raise building in Ethiopia, any one needs to have construction license form Ethiopian Ministry of Urban Development and Construction. (MUDC)
  
  

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