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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person''' 
#To Apply for Building Permit in Ghana, the applicant must go to the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) office. [https://ama.gov.gh/contactus.php contact link]
#Then, the applicant must obtain the application form from the AMA office.
#Applicant has to enter all information in the application form.
#Applicant must make sure to carry all necessary documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
#Applicant should attach photocopies of documents along with the application form while submitting it at the office.
#Building plan approval fee: 1.1% of the estimated cost of construction.
#Before applicant can get a permit, the government agency has to confirm that the land legally belongs to you.
#After the Land Commission has confirmed that he/she do indeed own the land his/her want to build on, he/she can begin the building permit process with the AMA. The AMA will assemble a committee of inspectors to observe the land and analyze your building plans or House Plans.
# If they approve of his/her plans, they will submit a recommendation to the Statutory Planning Committee, which is the government agency that will actually administer the building permit once the documentation has been reviewed.
# A building permit will be issued. The building permit is granted only provisionally, until the structural segment is approved.
#Generally, the processing time for this procedure 10 working days. 
 
==Required Documents==
*Application form (properly filled-up application forms duly signed and sealed by engineer concerned)
*Attach completed lad ownership document from lands commission.
*Attach three/four copies of architectural drawings signed by an engineer.
*Attach four copies of structural drawings signed by an engineer.
*The proposed development must conform to zoning status.
*A certified soil test report.
*Fire certified report including drawings from the Ghana national fire service.
*Environmental protection agency permit.
*Structural integrity report in case construction development has already commenced or is completed. 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Location''': Accra 
Address: Accra Metropolitan Assembly 
HQ2W+7HM, Accra, Ghana. 
Contact number:- +233 30 266 3947 
Website [http://www.ama.gov.gh/ link] 
Digital address: GA-143-7447 
P.O. Box GP 385, Accra Central, Accra, Ghana. 
Telephone number- +233 (0) 302 665 951 
Email id: info@ama.gov.gh 
Contact [https://ama.gov.gh/contactus.php link] 
Location [https://maps.google.com/?cid=5185160790160949781 link] 
 

==Eligibility==
All companies and other stakeholders who wish to invest in construction work in Ghana. 
 
==Fees==
Building plan approval fee: 1.1% of the estimated cost of construction. 
 
==Validity==
Valid for 1 year then a renewal is required. 
 
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people. 
 
==Processing Time==
The Processing time for this procedure is 10 working days. 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'. 
 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
E.g. the state office holds birth records since January 1908. 
 
==Required Information==
*Applicant’s name
*Applicant’s address
*Company residential address (proof)
*Contact number
*Email id
*Fax number
*Postal address
*Company name
*Company details
*Employee details
*Equipment’s facility to the company
*Other information 
 
==Need for the Document==
Applicant needs a building permit, not only because it is a requirement but also for it will give you assurance of safety and protection. It will also aid the property value and help his/her save money since building a house without a permit can double fees in the long run. 
 
==Information which might help==
*A building permit is a written authorised document from the metropolitan assembly to carry out development based on the conditions specified within the permit.
*Each permit issued gives consideration to matters relating to zoning, planning standard and the structural conditions of the proposed building. 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity. 
 
==External Links==
[https://www.ghanahomessblog.com/2012/05/how-to-get-building-permit-in-ghna.html Link] 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people. 

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