/ Construction permit

Summary of the procedure

List of steps

List of steps (10)
1
Register with Nairobi plan services portal Online procedure
2
Submit architectural plans Online procedure
3
Pay for permit fees
4
Obtain architectural plans approval notification Online procedure
5
Submit architectural plans for signing
6
Obtain authenticated architectural plans and construction permit
7
Submit structural plans Online procedure
8
Obtain structural plans approval notification Online procedure
9
Submit structural plans for signing
10
Obtain authenticated structural plans
 

Where to go?

Nairobi plan services portal (x 5)
1 2 4 7 8
Nairobi plan services portal
Cash office - City Hall
3
Cash office - City Hall
City Hall Annexe (x 2)
5 6
City Hall Annexe
City Hall (x 2)
9 10
City Hall

What you will get

Authenticated architectural plans
6
Authenticated architectural plans
Construction permit
6
Construction permit
Authenticated structural plans
10
Authenticated structural plans
Approved certificate of structural design
10
Approved certificate of structural design

Required documents

Disclaimer form
2
Disclaimer form
Architectural drawings (x 2)
2 5
Architectural drawings
Survey plan
2
Survey plan
Land rates clearance receipt
2
Land rates clearance receipt
Proof of land ownership
2
Proof of land ownership
Change of user
2
Change of user
Construction permit invoice
3
Construction permit invoice
Notification of approval of architectural plans
5
Notification of approval of architectural plans
Idemnity form
7
Idemnity form
Certificate of structural design
7
Certificate of structural design
Structural drawings (x 2)
7 9
Structural drawings
Structural design calculations
7
Structural design calculations
Structural engineer's practicing certificate
7
Structural engineer's practicing certificate
Engineer's registration certificate
7
Engineer's registration certificate

How much?

Estimated cost of the procedure : KES  241,200
KES  211,200 (  For construction fee for a four storeys office block measuring 200Metres squared per floor - estimate)
KES  30,000 (  For site construction board )

How long ?

  min. max.
Total time (sum): 32d 57d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 25mn 50mn
Attention at counter: 2h. 2d
Waiting time until next step (sum): 32d 55d

Legal justification?

Building Code  Building Code
  ( Sections  3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 6 ,  articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 )
Physical planning Act 2019  Physical planning and Land use Act No. 13 of 2019
Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act  Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act
Survey act  Survey Act
Construction permit fees chart  Guideline of fees and charges

Detailed steps

1
Register with Nairobi plan services portal

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

0 mn  -  0 mn
0.5 day  -  1 day

Contact details

Entity in charge

Nairobi plan services portal


Tel: +254 204 999 999 / +254 711 099 999
Website: https://edev.nairobiservices.go.ke/, https://nairobi.go.ke/

Expected results

1. 01 - Account activation notification
Account activation notification

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Contact details
of the architect
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Identity card
of the architect
or 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Passport
For foreigners
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
PIN certificate number
of the architect
4. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Architectural board registration number

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   10mn
Waiting time until next step: Min.   0.5 day - Max.   1 day

Who certified this information ?

09/02/2016

Recourse: City Hall

Entity in charge

City Hall

City Hall, City hall way P.O Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: 020-2176467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: http://www.nairobi.go.ke

Unit in charge

ICT office - Development control section 2nd floor

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00

Person in charge

Mativo Onesmus

ICT officer 1
Tel: +254 723 937 654
Email: iondoma@yahoo.com
2
Submit architectural plans

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

0 mn  -  0 mn
1 day  -  3 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Nairobi plan services portal


Tel: +254 204 999 999 / +254 711 099 999
Website: https://edev.nairobiservices.go.ke/, https://nairobi.go.ke/

Expected results

1. 01 - Payment Invoice
Payment Invoice

Requirements

1. Disclaimer form
Disclaimer form (original)
This form applies where there is excess coverage.
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Architectural drawings (copy)
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Survey plan (copy)
4. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Land rates clearance receipt (copy)
5. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Proof of land ownership (copy)
6. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Change of user (original)
In case the parcel of land needs a change of use

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   30mn - Max.   3h.
Waiting time until next step: Min.   1 day - Max.   3 days

Legal justification

1. Building Code
Building Code
Sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
2. Physical planning and Land use Act No. 13 of 2019
Physical planning and Land use Act No. 13 of 2019
Sections 30, 31, 32, 4thschedule
3. Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act
Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act
Sections 7, 8, 9
4. Survey Act
Survey Act
Sections 30, 32, 33

Who certified this information ?

09/02/2016

Recourse: City Hall

Entity in charge

City Hall

City Hall, City hall way P.O Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: 020-2176467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: http://www.nairobi.go.ke

Unit in charge

ICT office - Development control section 2nd floor

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00

Person in charge

Mativo Onesmus

ICT officer 1
Tel: +254 723 937 654
Email: iondoma@yahoo.com
3
Pay for permit fees

Costs

( ver detalles )

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

KES 241200
0 mn  -  0 mn
20 days  -  30 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Cash office - City Hall

City hall way P.O.Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 176 467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: www.nairobi.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Not opened during public holidays

Unit in charge

Cash counter

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00
Sat: 08:00 - 14:00
Not opened during public holidays
Not opened during Sundays and public holidays

Person in charge

Isaac Chege

Cashier
Tel: +254722972481
Email: isaacchege@gmail.com

Expected results

1. 01 - Payment receipt for construction permit
Payment receipt for construction permit

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Construction permit invoice (original)

Cost KES 241,200

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KES 30,000
For site construction board
KES 211,200
For construction fee for a four storeys office block measuring 200Metres squared per floor - estimate
Payment methods: Bankers cheque
The construction permit fees is calculated based on the rates on the attached sheet. The banker's cheque should be addressed to Nairobi City County
Building plans and permit fees evaluation sheet Building plans and permit fees evaluation sheet

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   7h.
Waiting time until next step: Min.   20 days - Max.   30 days

Legal justification

1. Guideline of fees and charges
Guideline of fees and charges
2. Building Code
Building Code
Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Additional information

The cost of the permit depends on the built up area of the proposed building.Once the architect obtains the payment notification, he is supposed to upload it on the website.

Who certified this information ?

09/02/2016

Recourse: City Hall Annexe

Entity in charge

City Hall Annexe

P.O.Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 176 467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: www.nairobi.go.ke
Not opened during public holidays

Unit in charge

Assistant director's office - Development control section

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00
Not opened during public holidays

Person in charge

John A. Ojwang

Assistant director development control section
Tel: +254 727 478 807 / +254 734 599 185
Email: jojwangke@yahoo.com, jojwangke@gmail.com
4
Obtain architectural plans approval notification

Contact details

Entity in charge

Nairobi plan services portal


Tel: +254 204 999 999 / +254 711 099 999
Website: https://edev.nairobiservices.go.ke/, https://nairobi.go.ke/

Expected results

1. 01 - Notification of approval of architectural plans
Notification of approval of architectural plans

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   10mn - Max.   20mn

Legal justification

1. Physical planning and Land use Act No. 13 of 2019
Physical planning and Land use Act No. 13 of 2019
Sections 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44
2. Building Code
Building Code
articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Additional information

The plan might be rejected if the set requirements are not met. Once the architectural plans have been approved,one downloads and prints the approval.

Who certified this information ?

11/02/2016

Recourse: City Hall Annexe

Entity in charge

City Hall Annexe

P.O.Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 176 467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: www.nairobi.go.ke
Not opened during public holidays

Unit in charge

Assistant director's office - Development control section

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00
Not opened during public holidays

Person in charge

Jassan Njani

Assistant director development control section
Tel: +254 722 310 555
Email: jassagwa@gmail.com
5
Submit architectural plans for signing

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

0 mn  -  0 mn
1 day  -  3 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

City Hall Annexe

P.O.Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 176 467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: www.nairobi.go.ke
Not opened during public holidays

Unit in charge

Development control section

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00
Not opened during public holidays

Person in charge

Development section officer

Officer
Tel: +254 774 241 790 / +254 202 362 482

Expected results

1. 01 - Appointment
Appointment

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Notification of approval of architectural plans (original)
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Architectural drawings (3 original )

Time frame

Attention at counter: Max.   5mn
Waiting time until next step: Min.   1 day - Max.   3 days

Legal justification

1. Building Code
Building Code
Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Who certified this information ?

09/02/2016

Recourse: City Hall Annexe

Entity in charge

City Hall Annexe

P.O.Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 176 467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: www.nairobi.go.ke
Not opened during public holidays

Unit in charge

Assistant director's office - Development control section

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00
Not opened during public holidays

Person in charge

Jassan Njani

Assistant director development control section
Tel: +254 722 310 555
Email: jassagwa@gmail.com
6
Obtain authenticated architectural plans and construction permit

Contact details

Entity in charge

City Hall Annexe

P.O.Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 176 467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: www.nairobi.go.ke
Not opened during public holidays

Unit in charge

Development control section

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00
Not opened during public holidays

Person in charge

Development section officer

Officer
Tel: +254 774 241 790 / +254 202 362 482

Expected results

1. 01 - Authenticated architectural plans
Authenticated architectural plans
2. 01 - Construction permit
Construction permit

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: Min.   10mn - Max.  20mn
Attention at counter: Min.   10mn - Max.   20mn

Legal justification

1. Physical planning and Land use Act No. 13 of 2019
Physical planning and Land use Act No. 13 of 2019
Section 30
2. Building Code
Building Code
articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Who certified this information ?

11/02/2016

Recourse: City Hall Annexe

Entity in charge

City Hall Annexe

P.O.Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 176 467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: www.nairobi.go.ke
Not opened during public holidays

Unit in charge

Assistant director's office - Development control section

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00
Not opened during public holidays

Person in charge

Jassan Njani

Assistant director development control section
Tel: +254 722 310 555
Email: jassagwa@gmail.com
7
Submit structural plans

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

0 mn  -  0 mn
7 days  -  15 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Nairobi plan services portal


Tel: +254 204 999 999 / +254 711 099 999
Website: https://edev.nairobiservices.go.ke/, https://nairobi.go.ke/

Requirements

1. Idemnity form
Idemnity form (original)
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Certificate of structural design (copy)
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Structural drawings (3 copies)
4. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Structural design calculations (copy)
5. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Structural engineer's practicing certificate (copy)
From the Engineers Board of Kenya - EBK
6. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Engineer's registration certificate (copy)
From the Engineers Board of Kenya - EBK

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   40mn - Max.   2h.
Waiting time until next step: Min.   7 days - Max.   15 days

Legal justification

1. Physical planning and Land use Act No. 13 of 2019
Physical planning and Land use Act No. 13 of 2019
Section 36
2. Building Code
Building Code
Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Additional information

The architect is supposed to link the structural engineer to the system to him/her to submit the structural plans.

Who certified this information ?

09/02/2016

Recourse: City Hall

Entity in charge

City Hall

City Hall, City hall way P.O Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: 020-2176467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: http://www.nairobi.go.ke

Unit in charge

ICT office - Development control section 2nd floor

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00

Person in charge

Mativo Onesmus

ICT officer 1
Tel: +254 723 937 654
Email: iondoma@yahoo.com
8
Obtain structural plans approval notification

Contact details

Entity in charge

Nairobi plan services portal


Tel: +254 204 999 999 / +254 711 099 999
Website: https://edev.nairobiservices.go.ke/, https://nairobi.go.ke/

Expected results

1. 01 - Structural plans approval
Structural plans approval

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   10mn

Legal justification

1. Physical planning and Land use Act No. 13 of 2019
Physical planning and Land use Act No. 13 of 2019
Sections 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44

Additional information

The notification is sent through the Nairobi county development portal. .The plans might be rejected if the set requirements are not met.

Who certified this information ?

11/02/2016

Recourse: City Hall

Entity in charge

City Hall

City Hall, City hall way P.O Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: 020-2176467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: http://www.nairobi.go.ke

Unit in charge

Structural engineer's section - office 219

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00

Person in charge

Eliud Lemayian

Act.chief assistant engineer - Structural section
Tel: +254 722 591 920
Email: elemayian@yahoo.com
9
Submit structural plans for signing

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

15 mn  -  30 mn
2 days  -  3 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

City Hall

City Hall, City hall way P.O Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: 020-2176467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: http://www.nairobi.go.ke

Unit in charge

Structural engineer's section - office 219

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00

Person in charge

Monica Wambui

Acting secretary
Tel: +254 720 169 774
Email: monicawambui@gmail.com

Expected results

1. 01 - Appointment
Appointment

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Structural drawings (3 original )

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: Min.   5mn - Max.  10mn
Attention at counter: Min.   10mn - Max.   20mn
Waiting time until next step: Min.   2 days - Max.   3 days

Legal justification

1. Building Code
Building Code
Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Who certified this information ?

09/02/2016

Recourse: City Hall

Entity in charge

City Hall

City Hall, City hall way P.O Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: 020-2176467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: http://www.nairobi.go.ke

Unit in charge

Structural engineer's section - office 219

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00

Person in charge

Eliud Lemayian

Act.chief assistant engineer - Structural section
Tel: +254 722 591 920
Email: elemayian@yahoo.com
10
Obtain authenticated structural plans

Contact details

Entity in charge

City Hall

City Hall, City hall way P.O Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: 020-2176467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: http://www.nairobi.go.ke

Unit in charge

Structural engineer's section - office 219

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00

Person in charge

Monica Wambui

Acting secretary
Tel: +254 720 169 774
Email: monicawambui@gmail.com

Expected results

1. 01 - Authenticated structural plans
Authenticated structural plans
2. 01 - Approved certificate of structural design
Approved certificate of structural design
3. Signed idemnity form
Signed idemnity form

Requirements

1.
Application code

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: Min.   10mn - Max.  20mn
Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   10mn

Legal justification

1. Building Code
Building Code
Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Who certified this information ?

11/02/2016

Recourse: City Hall

Entity in charge

City Hall

City Hall, City hall way P.O Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: 020-2176467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: http://www.nairobi.go.ke

Unit in charge

Structural engineer's section - office 219

Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00

Person in charge

Eliud Lemayian

Act.chief assistant engineer - Structural section
Tel: +254 722 591 920
Email: elemayian@yahoo.com