Procedures
- Three complete sets of Construction Drawings of proposed building.
- Complete Application form provided at the Building Unit.
- All taxes must be paid in full before drawings can be approved.
- Pay Application and Permit fee as per Belize Building Act Revised Edition, 2020
- Payment of a Buffer fee of $200.00. This is not a fee associated by the Building Unit, but payment necessary for the usage of buffer spaces during construction and construction debris removal, green spaces maintenance amongst others.
- Buffer fee is NOT refundable.
- Drawings are sent to the Building Unit for approval, the entire process as per regulations shall take a maximum of 14 working days. The Unit shall contact the applicant prior the establish time in case approval of if any revisions are needed.
- Drawings that have obtained the No Objection to Proposed Development must leave a set of construction drawing with the Building Unit.
- Permission must be given by the Engineering Section for construction material to be stored on streets and building of any infrastructure outside of client’s property.
- The building unit must be given notice (7) seven days prior to the start of construction.
Building Regulations
The building shouldn’t occupy more than 60% of surface area of property, unless approved otherwise.
Any construction should be at least 4 feet away from the boundary of property.
All construction should have an approved plan by the council.
In event that you’re constructing a fence and it shouldn’t be above 6 feet high, unless approved otherwise.
All driveways over open drains should have an approved plan.
Any construction that is being done the plan should always be on site, in case of building inspector.
- A complete set of Approved Drawings and Building Permit must always be on site for inspection by the Building Inspector. Failure to comply can result in a Stop Order and a fine of $150.00 per visit.