Obtain planning permit (permis d’attribution)
Agency: Service des Domaines
The planning permit (permis d’attribution) certifies that a commercial warehouse can be built on the plot of land.
Time and cost: 7 days, no charge
Request and obtain a recent copy of the property title
Agency: Service des Domaines
The certificate of ownership is required to obtain the construction permit
Time and cost: 5 days, KMF 1,000
Apply for building permit and request inspection to verify the survey plan (plan croquis)
Agency: Service Topographique (Service de l’Urbanisme)
The architect applies for the building permit and requests an inspection for the “Plan Croquis” at the same time from the Service Topographique (Service de l’Urbanisme). The surveyor will visit the land and draws the plan site.
Time and cost: 15 days, KMF 40,000
Receive inspection by the Commission
Agency: Commission de l’Urbanisme
The Commission de l’Urbanisme includes the Services des Domaines, Service de l’Urbanisme et Département des Travaux Publics. They will jointly visit the site. This visit will determine whether the land meets all the requirements and that the information provided in the documents correspond to the characteristics of the plot of land. If everything is in order, the 3 agencies approve the application and sign the document. The document is later submitted to the Prefecture for signature for final approval.
Time and cost: 5 days, no charge
Obtain building permit
Agency: Préfecture d’Urbanisme, Service des Domaines
To obtain a building permit, a dossier (including three copies of the documents) should be submitted. This dossier should include:
- A certificat d’immatriculation, certifying the ownership of the property, not older than three months
- Acte de vente or acte de notoriété: public documents that prove the ownership of the land
- Plan croquis
- Architectural plan including: foundation plan, coupe transversal, façade principale and perspective
- An estimation of costs
Time and cost: 7 days, KMF 120,000
Request and receive municipal inspection at the start of construction
Agency: Service des Domaines
This includes an inspection by the Municipality (services des domains). There are no unplanned or unannounced inspections. The site is inspected according to the plans submitted during the approval process.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Request and receive final inspection once construction is completed
Agency: Direction General des Travaux Publiques
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Obtain certificate of conformity
Agency: Direction General des Travaux Publiques
BuildCo must receive approval from the local authority that the warehouse has been built in compliance with the building plans submitted.
Time and cost: 10 days, no charge
Request and obtain water connection
Agency: MAMWE
BuildCo requests the water connection from the Comorian Company for Water and Electricity (MAMWE)
Time and cost: 56 days, KMF 54,750
Build septic tank
Agency: Private firm
BuildCo has to build a septic tank due to the lack of sewage network.
Time and cost: 11 days, KMF 215,000
Register the building with the Ministry of Finance (Service des Domaines)
Agency: Service des Domaines
BuildCo must register the building at the Ministry of Finance (Service des Domaines)
Time and cost: 7 days, no charge
