Israel - Obtain Building License

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Procedure

1. Before you start to apply for a building license the Department suggests you do the following:
   1. Check that you have selected a registered professional.
   2. Make sure with the professional that indeed the requested construction is possible.
   3. Read the guide regarding receiving a building permit.
2. Schedule a meeting: Meetings with licensing examiners will only be held with prior scheduling. To schedule a meeting for opening a file, you can send a request:
   1. By email: [email protected] (preferable choice)
   2. By telephone: 02-6297920 on Mondays and Wednesdays between 9:00 to 13:00
3. Submit documents to open a file requesting a building permit.
4. Track progress of your application using the file number that you received.

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Required Documents

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e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Licensing & Supervision Division

Director and Department Manager's Office
Address: Safra Square 1
Telephone: 02-6296584, 02-6298190
Fax: 02-6297219

Sundays, Wednesdays, between 9:00-13:00.

Eligibility

A request for a building permit must be filed by an architect, engineer or practical engineer registered at the Registrar of Architects, Engineers and Practical Engineers.

Fees

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Validity

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Instructions

The Licensing Department issues building permits according to the Planning and Construction Law, 5725-1965, its conditions and fees, which require receiving a building permit for any change to an external structure.

The license is also required for new construction, residential expansions, adding balconies, pergolas, elevators etc.

In addition, a permit must also be received for changing use of a structure, including using an apartment for an office, clinic etc.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Municipality of Jerusalem

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