Obtain survey plan (Levée topographique)
Agency: Private Company
While it is not a mandatory requirement to submit a survey plan to obtain a building permit, in practice architects would hire the services of a surveyor to check that property border to ensure that it is encroaching on another property. Once the surveyor has verified the property borders, this survey plan is then stamped by the Cadastre to confirm its authenticity. It will take the surveyor about 1 week to prepare the survey plan (leve topographique) and about a month to obtain the seal from the Cadastre.
Time and cost: 37 days, XOF 300,000
Obtain soil survey from National Laboratory of Building and Public Works
Agency: Laboratoire National des Batiments et Travaux Publics – LNBTP
The architect will request a soil study to ensure that the proper soil is reached for the foundation of the warehouse. The cost depends on whether the soil is classified as 1 or 2.
Time and cost: 10 days, XOF 350,000
Apply for construction permit using the online portal
Agency: Direction des Services Techniques
The application is now submitted through the online portal and transmitted electronically to the Urban Roads Administration (Voirie) who will process the file and prepare a bordereau de transmission. The application will then be sent to the Direction Generale de l’Urbanisme, du Developpement Municipal, de l’Habitat et du Patrimoine Immobilier (DGUDMHPI).
Time and cost: 0.5 days, XOF 130,060
Request and obtain inspection from the Direction Generale de l’Urbanisme et de l’Habitat
Agency: Direction Generale de l’Urbanisme et de l’Habitat (DGUH)
BuildCo submits the file to the Direction Generale de l’Urbanisme, du Developpement Municipal, de l’Habitat et du Patrimoine Immobilier (DGUDMHPI) and pays the application fee. Inspectors from the DGUDMHPI will visit the plot of land to verify that there is no previous building on this lot. A Proces Verbal (PV) is done and the DGUDMHPI will provide their technical expertise on the project. The file will then be forwarded to the Voirie (DST) for processing.
Time and cost: 1 day, XOF 10,000
Obtain construction license from the Direction des Services Techniques
Agency: Urban Roads Administration (Voirie) – Lome City Hall
Once the file is received back from the DGUDMHPI, the Voirie (DST) will process the file and BuildCo will pay for the construction permit.
Time and cost: 30 days, no charge
Receive setting out inspection from the Direction des Services Techniques
Agency: Direction des Services Techniques
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Apply for water connection
Agency: Togolese Water Supply Company (TdE)
BuildCo must pay a fee of FCFA 1,180.00 to the Société Togolaise des Eaux (TdE) to request a water connection. After the study of the dossier, BuildCo will pay an additional connection fee.
The situation plan (plan de situation) must the submitted. The request for water may be done in person or by regular mail.
Time and cost: 1 day, XOF 1,000
Receive site visit by Togolese Water Supply Company (TDE) and receive an estimate for water connection
Agency: Togolese Water Supply Company (TdE)
The Togolese Water Company (Société Togolaise des Eaux ) will visit the site to determine the location where the installation of the pipes and water meter must be done, based on the information provided by the applicant on the application form. A cost estimate of the work will be done.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Obtain water connection
Agency: Togolese Water Supply Company (TdE)
The cost estimate of FCFA 500,000 includes both water connection fees and the extension of the water network, which is required in the case of a building 150 meters away from the water source.
Water connection Fees of FCFA 100,000 for a maximum length of 20 meters using an HDPE pipe of 25mm, which can be extended an addition 20 meters for an additional cost of FCFA 1,400 per meter. If the connection is over 40 meters, then it would require an extension of the network. Additional costs will be incurred according to the diameter of the existing pipe network (75mm to 200mm). The cost also depends on the required length of network extension and the nature of the material of the pipe (PVC, HDPE, Cast).
Time and cost: 90 days, XOF 500,000
Build septic tank
Agency: Private firm
Time and cost: 14 days, XOF 500,000
Receive final inspection from the Direction des Services Techniques
Agency: Direction des Services Techniques
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Obtain occupancy permit
Agency: City Hall (Mairie)
A request for an occupancy permit (demande de permis d’habitation) must be submitted to the Municipality, along with the final building plans. This procedure is necessary for subsequent payment of taxes.
Time and cost: 7 days, no charge
