Request copy of the site plan
Agency: Department of Lands and Surveys
This document is required in order to prepare the application for the Town Planning Permit.
Time and cost: 1 day, EUR 2
Apply for the town planning permit at the Town Planning Department
Agency: Town Planning Department
In order to apply for this permit, BuildCo must submit the following information:
- Land title (must not be older than 6 months, and copy must be submitted)
- Site plan, which indicates the plot boundaries and access
- Spatial plan, which indicates the position of the building and any existing buildings or any buildings to be demolished
- Plans, sections and elevations which show the use of the building, internal dimensions, the type of construction, and accessibility provisions
- Relevant application form
- Copy of architect’s valid membership in Cyprus Technical Chamber
- Photos of the site
Time and cost: 90 days, EUR 4,125
Apply for building permit at the Municipality of Nicosia
Agency: Municipality of Nicosia
The application should be accompanied by the following documents:
- Original and recent two sets of architectural plans signed by the owner of the immovable property and the responsible architect/civil engineer;
- Original and recent two sets of topographical plans signed by the responsible architect/civil engineer;
- Original and recent title of deeds or bank certificate regarding mortgaged property;
- Original town planning permit as issued by the Town Planning Department;
- Original and recent certificate of incorporation of company (for legal entity);
- Original and recent certificate of registered office address (for legal entity);
- Original and recent certificate of directors and secretary for legal entity);
- Original and recent certificate of shareholders for legal entity);
- Original and recent certified copy of memorandum and articles of association (for legal entity);
- Original and recent proxy statement for the company’s representative (for legal entity);
- Declaration of the responsible architect/civil engineer;
- Certificate by the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber regarding the architectural works, civil engineering works, and authorization of responsibility;
- Application fee (by cash or check) depending on the type of development (see Regulation 62 of the Streets and Buildings Regulation);
- Three extra sets of architectural drawings, one extra set of sewerage drawings and one extra set of plans and sections (to be sent to the Fire Department, Sewerage Department and Electricity Authority to receive their consent).
The Municipality will share the application with several local agencies for clearance and approval (telecom, sewerage, public works, archaeological department and fire brigade).
Time and cost: 100 days, EUR 3,983
Apply for final approval and final inspection
Agency: Municipality of Nicosia
Time and cost: 75 days, EUR 199
Receive final inspection and obtain certificate of final approval
Agency: Municipality of Nicosia
Staff from the Municipality will visit the construction. During the inspection they will verify if the construction was completed in compliance with the original construction plan. Inspectors will also verify if the building is in compliance with security regulations. The certificate of final approval is issued after the final inspection and is necessary for the registration of the new building (update of the land title).
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Update land title
Agency: Department of Lands and Surveys
Application package includes:
- Certificate of registration (title) of the property
- Building permit with all plans and terms attached
- Certificate of approval of building
This procedure is required in order to sell property and use property as collateral. This procedure can take between 6 to 8 months and sometimes up to 2 years.
Time and cost: 240 days, EUR 115
Request and obtain sewerage connection
Agency: Nicosia Sewerage Board
Time and cost: 10 days, EUR 100
Request and obtain water connection
Agency: Nicosia Water Board
BuildCo must apply in person but the forms can be downloaded online. BuildCo must submit the following along with the application: building permit, property deed and topographic plan.
Time and cost: 10 days, EUR 2,439
