Obtain results of geotechnical study / soil test
Agency: Private licensed company
BuildCo will request a soil test for the structural calculations for the foundation. Contractors ask for a soil test to ensure that the foundation of the building is solid. The engineer must understand the suitability of the soil for the proposed construction work. It allows to build a solid foundation and avoid structures to be damaged or collapsed or leaned. This procedure is required by Ordenanza Municipal No. 26.04/90.
Time and cost: 10 days, USD 1,175
Request and obtain a no-objection certificate (certificado de no interdicción) duly notarized by a public notary
Agency: General Department of Public Registries (Dirección General de los Registros Públicos)
The no-objection certificate (“certificado de no interdicción”) is a statement issued by public registries certifying that an individual (or legal entity) does not have any legal prohibition or restriction to sell or encumber a property. It is mandatory for all types of construction projects.
Time and cost: 10 days, PYG 162,504
Obtain results of topographical study
Agency: Private licensed company
A topographical study is conducted prior to construction to measure the levels on the specific terrain. It is a general technical requirement when building a structure of this class. The results of a topographical study must be presented to the Municipality before obtaining the building permit.
Time and cost: 7 days, USD 725
Request and obtain calculation basis form and affidavit
Agency: Municipality
After the certificate of no-objection is issued, BuildCo. can request and obtain calculation basis form and affidavit.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Hold a pre-approval consultation with the Municipality about the project
Agency: Municipality
It is common practice in Asuncion to consult with the relevant department at the Municipality over the project drawings and designs before submitting the documents.
Time and cost: 1 day, PYG 611,000
Request and obtain building permit
Agency: Municipality
The application must be accompanied by the following documents:
- The property title
- The identity card of the landowner
- Proof of payment of municipal taxes (sewage service and garbage collection)
- The builder’s identity card and a valid municipal registration or license
- Three sets of plan copies signed by the responsible builder and the owner of the land
- A structural calculation of the concrete structure signed by an engineer and the owner of the land
- The construction work budget signed by the owner and the responsible builder
- Fire prevention maps, if required
The legal time limit is 30 days.
Time and cost: 21 days, PYG 4,536,513
Receive inspection by the Municipality
Agency: Municipality
According to Municipal Regulation No. 26104/90 (Ordenanza Municipal 26104/90):
- All inspections must be carried out within 2 to 5 business days, excluding the day of the request. The final inspection should be undertaken in a time frame that varies from 15 to 20 days (Article 46).
- If inspections are not carried out within the stated time frames, the applicant is entitled to file a claim before the relevant municipality. The municipality must then take the necessary steps so that the inspection is completed within 48 hours (Article 47).
The site is inspected when the building permit application is filed. In practice, however, there is not much follow-up, and a maximum of two inspections are done throughout the process (the initial and final inspections).
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Request final project approval and final inspection
Agency: Municipality
The final approval includes the architecture, structure and fire prevention, and use restriction. The municipal inspector checks the site, after which a final inspection certificate is granted. A final certificate of inspection is produced and signed by the Director of Works at the Municipality.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Receive final inspection by municipal authorities
Agency: Municipality
Once the final approval is issued, BuildCo. can receive the final inspection by municipal authorities.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Obtain final approval (certificado de terminación de trabajos) by municipal authorities
Agency: Municipality
Upon the final inspection request, BuillCo. receives the final approval certificate.
Time and cost: 79 days, no charge
Request and connect to sewage service
Agency: Essap S.A
Assuming a 0.75 inch water/sewage meter and a PVC pipeline on an asphalt-paved street, the cost is 40% of the minimum wage + PYG 100,800.00 per ml of branch sewer (average 8 ml).
Time and cost: 15 days, PYG 1,195,200
Request and connect to potable water service
Agency: Water Company
In parallel with the sewage service, BuildCo. can also request the connection of water services.
Time and cost: 15 days, PYG 528,000
Register the building with the Treasury Department (Cadastre Office)
Agency: Ministerio de Hacienda (Departamento de Catastro)
Once the water connection is done, Buildco is ready to register the warehouse at the Treasury
Time and cost: 4 days, PYG 40,000
Request and obtain authenticated photocopy of the registration notarized by a public notary
Agency: Escribano Público (Public Notary)
Registration of the warehouse will facilitate its sale and increase its value. This is a commonly practiced procedure.
Time and cost: 1 day, PYG 81,252
