Building permit: building within the law

Indicative points (FACT where a legal reference exists; concrete steps are ASSUMPTION - confirm with the council): • The building permit is issued by the Municipal Council of the district where the land sits. • Building without a permit is illegal (clandestine) construction. Decree-Law 57/2015 sets the regime for Areas of Illegal Urban Origin (AUGI). • What you may build depends on the Municipal Master Plan (PDM) and the National Regime for Territorial Planning and Urbanism (RNOTPU). • Typical steps: prior-information request, architecture project by a qualified professional, specialty projects, assessment and permit issuance. • Special zones: coastal strips may require an opinion from the Maritime Authority; in Mindelo historic centre (National Heritage since 2012) safeguarding rules apply. Informational platform summary, not technical or legal advice. Confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the Municipal Council and in the Official Gazette. Sources: Official Gazette (RNOTPU; Decree-Law 57/2015); National Territorial Planning and Urbanism Policy. Verification required.

This information is indicative and may be outdated. Always confirm with the competent authorities. Djarvista does not provide legal advice.