Construction and permits
Permits to build or extend, licensed professionals, the coastal zone and the risks of unauthorised construction.
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Building permit in the Dominican Republic: what you need to build or extend
Building or extending in the Dominican Republic generally requires several authorizations: the municipality's land-use approval, the building license from the ministry in charge of housing and …
Updated on October 4, 2026Under legal review Construction and permitsLawyer, notary, engineer, surveyor: licensed professionals in the Dominican Republic
A property purchase or a construction project in the Dominican Republic involves several licensed professionals, each with their own role and responsibility. Checking their registration with …
Updated on October 4, 2026Under legal review Construction and permitsCoastal zone in the Dominican Republic: public maritime domain and building restrictions
In the Dominican Republic, a strip of the coastline is public domain: in principle, it cannot be privately owned and construction there is restricted. The exact …
Updated on October 4, 2026Under legal review Construction and permitsBuilding codes in the Dominican Republic: earthquakes, hurricanes and technical inspection
In the Dominican Republic, buildings are generally required to comply with national technical regulations that take into account, among other things, earthquake risk and hurricane winds. …
Updated on October 4, 2026Under legal review Construction and permitsUnpermitted construction in the Dominican Republic: risks and checks before you buy
Unauthorized construction is a building or extension put up without the required authorizations; non-compliant construction was authorized but built differently from the approved plans. In both …
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