What this is
Are you building a house, commercial property, or structure? The below documents are required in addition to the building permit application form.
Who it is for
See Application form for all necessary document(s). Three(3) copies of all documents
Where to go
To the Government Administration Building.
Appointment required: Yes.
Available online: No.
What to bring
None
- Application forms properly filled out
- Government issued receipt stamps (3 x NAF 5)
- Copy of Identification of (all) signatory/signatories
- Stamped copy of crib number from the Tax department
- Proof of land ownership or permission to develop the land (long lease land for government needs a copy of notarized deed and the decree, private land needs copy of Notarial Deed or Title Search)
- Construction plans
What it costs and how long
What the official page states it costs: Processing Fee: Naf. 200,00 Permit Fee is based on construction value: Permit Fee = Construction Value ≥ Naf. 49.999,00 = Naf. 200,00 Permit Fee = Naf. 50.000,00 ≤ Construction Value ≥ Naf. 499.999,00 = Naf. 700,00 + (Construction value x 9/1000) Permit Fee = Naf. 500.000,00 ≤ Construction Value ≥ Naf. 999.999,00 = Naf. 4.750,00 + (Construction value x 8/1000) Permit Fee = Construction Value ≤ Naf. 1.000.000,00 = Naf. 8.750,00 + (Construction value x 7/1000).
How long the official page states it takes: 1 month response, 3 months-9 months.
The official page
Ministry: Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure. Department: Permits Department.
Always check the government's own page before you travel to an appointment: building-permit - Government of Sint Maarten.
