What are the real costs to acquire a residential building permit?

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silverbuilder1957 New member

Member since 03 March 2023

silverbuilder1957New member01 March 2024 18:46:47

Quick questions.

Does anyone know what the fees ( $/cost m2) are that Manta or Montecristi building department charges for the Fire Department (Cuerpo de Bomberos) plan review when submitting a residential building permit request?

What are fees ( $/cost m2) for a residential building permit in Manta or Montecristi?

Does anyone know personally what local architects charge ( $/cost m2) - general range) for a complete set of construction drawings (structural, electrical, plumbing, waste water, drainage)?

Anyone have any reliable, vetted Architect recommendations?

Many thanks

silverbuilder1957 New member

Member since 03 March 2023

silverbuilder1957New member28 December 2024 21:55:55

UPDATE: I have developed my design, acquired my construction drawings, walked through each and every step of the building permit process and then jumped through all the extra hoops just for the fun of it!

Mission Complete!

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