BuildCo needs to obtain a soil investigation report prior to submitting application for building permit. The report can be obtained from any private company conducting such geotechnical studies.
Time and cost: 21 days, MMK 943,950
Obtain cadastral map or demarcation map at the Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) Land Department
Agency: Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC)- City Planning and Land Administration Department
BuildCo visits the Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) Land Department in order to request a cadastral or demarcation map, which will show the plot’s dimensions and also prove the ownership of the land.
The documents required are as follows:
Form prescribed by YCDC
Copy of proof of land possession
Copy of National Registration Card (NRC) of applicant
No objection letter signed by the neighboring land owners on the form, prescribed by YCDC
YCDC will conduct a site survey within the prescribed time.
Time and cost: 17 days, MMK 26,700
Obtain consent from the neighbors
Agency: Neighbors
A standard consent form obtained at the YCDC must be filled out by the neighboring land owners to the land which will be developed. This is usually performed through an agent as well.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Obtain a recommendation letter or certificate from the ward
Agency: Township or Ward Offices
The ward administrator or chief will issue a letter certifying the address of the builder, as well as stating that there are no objections to the construction project by the neighboring plots of lands. This is usually performed through an agent.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Obtain a tax clearance certificate of the Township Executive office
Agency: Township or Ward Offices
Obtaining a tax clearance certificate of the Township Executive office is required prior to applying for a building permit.
Time and cost: 7 days, no charge
Apply and obtain a construction permit at the YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
The builder or representative must submit all the following in order to begin the application process for the construction permit:
Owner ID and family certificate
Application forms
Land title certificate from the YCDC Land Department
Certified Cadastral map from the YCDC Land Department
Neighbor consent form completed
Drawings and structural designs – 3 sets
Bills of quantity (BQ) – 3 sets
Recommendation letter from the Ward stating that the applicant is alive and was applied by the applicant signed by himself.
Soil Investigation Report.
Once the application has gone through all the internal reviews at the YCDC, BuildCo is informed that the permit is ready and is provided with an invoice of how much is to be paid. The payment is either made at the YCDC Engineering (Building) Office directly or at the YCDC Bank for large amounts.
Time and cost: 30 days, MMK 1,190,000
Receive an inspection from a YCDC technician
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
A YCDC technician will visit the plot of land in order to check that it corresponds to the land certificate and designs provided and to check the conditions for water and electricity connections. While there, the technician also checks with neighbors to ensure there are no land disputes or other issues. The inspector will issue a report to the YCDC, and the builder will be informed when they can proceed with the permit application.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Request and receive foundation inspection
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
The Inspection Department of the YCDC will have received all the plans submitted by BuildCo and will be ready to conduct inspections during construction. BuildCo is supposed to inform the YCDC at the beginning of three stages: foundation, floors, and roofing.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Request and receive flooring inspection
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
The Inspection Department of the YCDC will have received all the plans submitted by BuildCo and will be ready to conduct inspections during construction. BuildCo is supposed to inform the YCDC at the beginning of three stages: foundation, floors, and roofing.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Request and receive roofing inspection
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
The Inspection Department of the YCDC will have received all the plans submitted by BuildCo and will be ready to conduct inspections during construction. BuildCo is supposed to inform the YCDC at the beginning of three stages: foundation, floors, and roofing.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Request a building completion certificate from the YCDC
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
After construction work is completed, a building completion certificate must be requested at the YCDC Engineering (Building) Department.
Time and cost: 1 day, MMK 297,500
Receive final inspection to obtain completion certificate from the YCDC
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
Two to three days after requesting the completion certificate, YCDC engineers will visit the warehouse to check that it has been built according to the plans.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Obtain completion certificate from the YCDC
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
After the visit, the completion certificate will be issued if no outstanding technical problems are found with the construction.
Time and cost: 3 days, no charge
Apply for water and sewerage connection
Agency: Township Office
A new water connection application must be submitted to the relevant Township Office. The applicant must submit the following documents:
Water Connection Form
Copy of applicant’s NRC card
Two sets of the water supply drawings signed by a licensed plumber (LPM/RSE/PE)
Copy of the applicant’s proof of ownership of the land and the building
Once the documents are verified for completion, a estimate of the service charges according to the drawings is provided. The application fee is due on the day the application is submitted and the remaining balance before the water connection is completed.
Time and cost: 1 day, MMK 12,000
Receive Water and Sewerage Inspection
Agency: YCDC Water Department
YCDC will conduct an on-site water and sewerage inspection to verify that the technical conditions for the final connections have been met.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Receive Water and Sewerage Connection
Agency: YCDC Water Department
The connection to the water and sewerage supply is completed by a licensed plumber authorized by YCDC.
Myanmar Construction
Construction Permission
Obtain Soil Investigation Report
Agency: Private Engineering Company
BuildCo needs to obtain a soil investigation report prior to submitting application for building permit. The report can be obtained from any private company conducting such geotechnical studies.
Time and cost: 21 days, MMK 943,950
Obtain cadastral map or demarcation map at the Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) Land Department
Agency: Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC)- City Planning and Land Administration Department
BuildCo visits the Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) Land Department in order to request a cadastral or demarcation map, which will show the plot’s dimensions and also prove the ownership of the land.
The documents required are as follows:
YCDC will conduct a site survey within the prescribed time.
Time and cost: 17 days, MMK 26,700
Obtain consent from the neighbors
Agency: Neighbors
A standard consent form obtained at the YCDC must be filled out by the neighboring land owners to the land which will be developed. This is usually performed through an agent as well.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Obtain a recommendation letter or certificate from the ward
Agency: Township or Ward Offices
The ward administrator or chief will issue a letter certifying the address of the builder, as well as stating that there are no objections to the construction project by the neighboring plots of lands. This is usually performed through an agent.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Obtain a tax clearance certificate of the Township Executive office
Agency: Township or Ward Offices
Obtaining a tax clearance certificate of the Township Executive office is required prior to applying for a building permit.
Time and cost: 7 days, no charge
Apply and obtain a construction permit at the YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
The builder or representative must submit all the following in order to begin the application process for the construction permit:
Once the application has gone through all the internal reviews at the YCDC, BuildCo is informed that the permit is ready and is provided with an invoice of how much is to be paid. The payment is either made at the YCDC Engineering (Building) Office directly or at the YCDC Bank for large amounts.
Time and cost: 30 days, MMK 1,190,000
Receive an inspection from a YCDC technician
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
A YCDC technician will visit the plot of land in order to check that it corresponds to the land certificate and designs provided and to check the conditions for water and electricity connections. While there, the technician also checks with neighbors to ensure there are no land disputes or other issues. The inspector will issue a report to the YCDC, and the builder will be informed when they can proceed with the permit application.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Request and receive foundation inspection
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
The Inspection Department of the YCDC will have received all the plans submitted by BuildCo and will be ready to conduct inspections during construction. BuildCo is supposed to inform the YCDC at the beginning of three stages: foundation, floors, and roofing.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Request and receive flooring inspection
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
The Inspection Department of the YCDC will have received all the plans submitted by BuildCo and will be ready to conduct inspections during construction. BuildCo is supposed to inform the YCDC at the beginning of three stages: foundation, floors, and roofing.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Request and receive roofing inspection
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
The Inspection Department of the YCDC will have received all the plans submitted by BuildCo and will be ready to conduct inspections during construction. BuildCo is supposed to inform the YCDC at the beginning of three stages: foundation, floors, and roofing.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Request a building completion certificate from the YCDC
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
After construction work is completed, a building completion certificate must be requested at the YCDC Engineering (Building) Department.
Time and cost: 1 day, MMK 297,500
Receive final inspection to obtain completion certificate from the YCDC
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
Two to three days after requesting the completion certificate, YCDC engineers will visit the warehouse to check that it has been built according to the plans.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Obtain completion certificate from the YCDC
Agency: YCDC Engineering Department (Building)
After the visit, the completion certificate will be issued if no outstanding technical problems are found with the construction.
Time and cost: 3 days, no charge
Apply for water and sewerage connection
Agency: Township Office
A new water connection application must be submitted to the relevant Township Office. The applicant must submit the following documents:
Once the documents are verified for completion, a estimate of the service charges according to the drawings is provided. The application fee is due on the day the application is submitted and the remaining balance before the water connection is completed.
Time and cost: 1 day, MMK 12,000
Receive Water and Sewerage Inspection
Agency: YCDC Water Department
YCDC will conduct an on-site water and sewerage inspection to verify that the technical conditions for the final connections have been met.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Receive Water and Sewerage Connection
Agency: YCDC Water Department
The connection to the water and sewerage supply is completed by a licensed plumber authorized by YCDC.
Time and cost: 20 days, MMK 650,000
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Updated on November 9, 2020 by Asean Resources
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