Building Permit
The official authorization required from the relevant municipality before construction can start. It's issued once the architectural, structural and MEP (mechanical/electrical/plumbing) designs have been coordinated and submitted together.
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When a permit is mandatory
Under Article 21 of Turkey's Zoning Law, a building permit from the municipality or governorship is mandatory for all structures within the scope of the Law[1]. Any change to a permitted structure also requires a new permit. Work such as joint repair, plastering, painting, joinery, floor and ceiling finishes, electrical and plumbing repairs and roof repair does not need a permit[1].
What the application needs and how long it takes
Under Article 22, owners or their legal representatives apply by petition, attaching the title deed, architectural project, structural project, electrical and plumbing projects and calculations[1]. If the application and its attachments are complete and correct, the permit is issued within thirty days at most from the application date. If anything is missing or wrong, it is notified in writing within fifteen days, and the permit is issued within fifteen days at most after the application is resubmitted[1]. Before applying, the zoning status document is obtained (zoning status).
The building inspection contract
For the permit application a service contract with an authorised building inspection company must be signed[2]. For buildings up to 500 m² of construction area the owner chooses the company; for larger buildings the contract is made with one of at most two companies determined electronically[2]. For all the steps see our building permit checklist.
Frequently asked questions
When is a building permit needed?
Under Article 21 of the Zoning Law, a building permit is mandatory for all structures within the scope of the Law, and any change to a permitted structure also needs a new permit.
How long does a building permit take?
Under Article 22, if the application and its attachments are complete and correct, the permit is issued within thirty days at most from the application date. If something is missing, it is notified in writing within fifteen days.
Do painting and repairs need a permit?
No. Under Article 21, joint repair, plastering, painting, joinery, floor and ceiling finishes, electrical and plumbing repairs and roof repair do not need a permit.
Sources
Articles that use this term
- Building a House in a Village Near Trabzon: What You Need to Know About Permits and Zoning
- Buying Land in Trabzon: An 8-Point Checklist Before You Invest
- Home Renovation in Trabzon: When a Contractor Is Enough, and When You Need an Architect
- How Long Does an Interior Design Project Take? The Process, Stage by Stage
- How to Choose an Architect in Trabzon: A Practical Guide
- What Is a Soil Survey and Why Is It Required Before Building in Turkey?
Other terms
- Cliff
- Brutalism
- Mass Optimization
- Rational Plan
- Asymmetric Façade
- Site Plan
- Schematic Design
- Zoning Status
- Cantilever
- Landscape Design
- Land Parcel
- Floor Area Ratio
- Soil Survey
- Retaining Wall
- Coastal Edge Line
- Construction Supervision (Yapı Denetim)
- Urban Transformation (Kentsel Dönüşüm)
- Site Coverage Ratio (TAKS)
- Title Deed (Tapu)
- Independent Unit (Bağımsız Bölüm)
- Condominium Ownership (Kat Mülkiyeti)
- Occupancy Permit (İskân)
- Alteration Permit (Tadilat Ruhsatı)
- Building Class (Yapı Sınıfı)