Government of Jamaica
An application could take approximately four (4) weeks (for residential single family buildings, while all other applications may take between 60 to 90 days (If you are not certain as to whether or not you need a permit please contact your Local Authority).
CALCULATOR
If you are submitting an application for subdivision of land the following are required:-
1. Six (6) Application Forms properly filled out and fees paid. Please note that other agencies such as NWA and NEPA may charge a fee.
2. Proof of ownership – A Certified copy of title from the National Land Agency (NLA) no more than 30 days old must be submitted. If your name is not on the title a Sale Agreement,Deed of Gift, Probate of Will or other Transfer documents duly certified must be submitted in addition to the copy of the title.
3. Land Valuation Certificate and current Property Tax certificate.
4. Surveyor’s Report and diagram no older than 12 months.
5. Valid National Water Commission (NWC) Certificate or most recent Water Bill (If all Proposed Lots have metered water. In the event that the NWC cannot provide domestic water a proposal must be provided as to how domestic water will be supplied to the site.
6. Fire approval from the Jamaica Fire Brigade.
7. For application fewer than ten (10) lots, sixteen (16) copies of the Subdivision Plans must be submitted.
8. For application over ten (10) lots or applications under ten (10) lots but over five (5) acres twenty two (22) copies of the plans must be submitted. Please note, where the subdivision involves 10 or more lots a separate application for an Environmental Permit must be made to the NRCA (located at NEPA).
9. Four (4) sets of Drainage Plans must be submitted if the proposal is for multi-familydevelopment.
10. All Plans are to be signed and dated by a Commissioned Land Surveyor.
11. All plans should have the same signature, occupation and address of owner or agent.
12. Where applicable a detailed infrastructure estimate is to be submitted to cover cost of road construction (new), laying of water mains, drainage etc.
13. Detailed plans for river or gully training works should be submitted where applicable.
14. All applications for non-agricultural subdivisions ten (10) lots and over must be accompanied by a site investigation report and soil percolation test report. Applicants are advised to consult with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Environmental Health Unit (EHU) and the Mines and Geology Division for guidelines in preparing these reports.
An application could take approximately four (4) weeks (for residential single family buildings, while all other applications may take between 60 to 90 days (If you are not certain as to whether or not you need a permit please contact your Local Authority).
CALCULATOR
If you are submitting an application for subdivision of land the following are required:-
1. Six (6) Application Forms properly filled out and fees paid. Please note that other agencies such as NWA and NEPA may charge a fee.
2. Proof of ownership – A Certified copy of title from the National Land Agency (NLA) no more than 30 days old must be submitted. If your name is not on the title a Sale Agreement,Deed of Gift, Probate of Will or other Transfer documents duly certified must be submitted in addition to the copy of the title.
3. Land Valuation Certificate and current Property Tax certificate.
4. Surveyor’s Report and diagram no older than 12 months.
5. Valid National Water Commission (NWC) Certificate or most recent Water Bill (If all Proposed Lots have metered water. In the event that the NWC cannot provide domestic water a proposal must be provided as to how domestic water will be supplied to the site.
6. Fire approval from the Jamaica Fire Brigade.
7. For application fewer than ten (10) lots, sixteen (16) copies of the Subdivision Plans must be submitted.
8. For application over ten (10) lots or applications under ten (10) lots but over five (5) acres twenty two (22) copies of the plans must be submitted. Please note, where the subdivision involves 10 or more lots a separate application for an Environmental Permit must be made to the NRCA (located at NEPA).
9. Four (4) sets of Drainage Plans must be submitted if the proposal is for multi-familydevelopment.
10. All Plans are to be signed and dated by a Commissioned Land Surveyor.
11. All plans should have the same signature, occupation and address of owner or agent.
12. Where applicable a detailed infrastructure estimate is to be submitted to cover cost of road construction (new), laying of water mains, drainage etc.
13. Detailed plans for river or gully training works should be submitted where applicable.
14. All applications for non-agricultural subdivisions ten (10) lots and over must be accompanied by a site investigation report and soil percolation test report. Applicants are advised to consult with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Environmental Health Unit (EHU) and the Mines and Geology Division for guidelines in preparing these reports.
An application could take approximately four (4) weeks (for residential single family buildings, while all other applications may take between 60 to 90 days (If you are not certain as to whether or not you need a permit please contact your Local Authority).
CALCULATOR
If you are submitting an application for subdivision of land the following are required:-
1. Six (6) Application Forms properly filled out and fees paid. Please note that other agencies such as NWA and NEPA may charge a fee.
2. Proof of ownership – A Certified copy of title from the National Land Agency (NLA) no more than 30 days old must be submitted. If your name is not on the title a Sale Agreement,Deed of Gift, Probate of Will or other Transfer documents duly certified must be submitted in addition to the copy of the title.
3. Land Valuation Certificate and current Property Tax certificate.
4. Surveyor’s Report and diagram no older than 12 months.
5. Valid National Water Commission (NWC) Certificate or most recent Water Bill (If all Proposed Lots have metered water. In the event that the NWC cannot provide domestic water a proposal must be provided as to how domestic water will be supplied to the site.
6. Fire approval from the Jamaica Fire Brigade.
7. For application fewer than ten (10) lots, sixteen (16) copies of the Subdivision Plans must be submitted.
8. For application over ten (10) lots or applications under ten (10) lots but over five (5) acres twenty two (22) copies of the plans must be submitted. Please note, where the subdivision involves 10 or more lots a separate application for an Environmental Permit must be made to the NRCA (located at NEPA).
9. Four (4) sets of Drainage Plans must be submitted if the proposal is for multi-familydevelopment.
10. All Plans are to be signed and dated by a Commissioned Land Surveyor.
11. All plans should have the same signature, occupation and address of owner or agent.
12. Where applicable a detailed infrastructure estimate is to be submitted to cover cost of road construction (new), laying of water mains, drainage etc.
13. Detailed plans for river or gully training works should be submitted where applicable.
14. All applications for non-agricultural subdivisions ten (10) lots and over must be accompanied by a site investigation report and soil percolation test report. Applicants are advised to consult with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Environmental Health Unit (EHU) and the Mines and Geology Division for guidelines in preparing these reports.
An application could take approximately four (4) weeks (for residential single family buildings, while all other applications may take between 60 to 90 days (If you are not certain as to whether or not you need a permit please contact your Local Authority).
CALCULATOR
If you are submitting an application for subdivision of land the following are required:-
1. Six (6) Application Forms properly filled out and fees paid. Please note that other agencies such as NWA and NEPA may charge a fee.
2. Proof of ownership – A Certified copy of title from the National Land Agency (NLA) no more than 30 days old must be submitted. If your name is not on the title a Sale Agreement,Deed of Gift, Probate of Will or other Transfer documents duly certified must be submitted in addition to the copy of the title.
3. Land Valuation Certificate and current Property Tax certificate.
4. Surveyor’s Report and diagram no older than 12 months.
5. Valid National Water Commission (NWC) Certificate or most recent Water Bill (If all Proposed Lots have metered water. In the event that the NWC cannot provide domestic water a proposal must be provided as to how domestic water will be supplied to the site.
6. Fire approval from the Jamaica Fire Brigade.
7. For application fewer than ten (10) lots, sixteen (16) copies of the Subdivision Plans must be submitted.
8. For application over ten (10) lots or applications under ten (10) lots but over five (5) acres twenty two (22) copies of the plans must be submitted. Please note, where the subdivision involves 10 or more lots a separate application for an Environmental Permit must be made to the NRCA (located at NEPA).
9. Four (4) sets of Drainage Plans must be submitted if the proposal is for multi-familydevelopment.
10. All Plans are to be signed and dated by a Commissioned Land Surveyor.
11. All plans should have the same signature, occupation and address of owner or agent.
12. Where applicable a detailed infrastructure estimate is to be submitted to cover cost of road construction (new), laying of water mains, drainage etc.
13. Detailed plans for river or gully training works should be submitted where applicable.
14. All applications for non-agricultural subdivisions ten (10) lots and over must be accompanied by a site investigation report and soil percolation test report. Applicants are advised to consult with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Environmental Health Unit (EHU) and the Mines and Geology Division for guidelines in preparing these reports.
An application could take approximately four (4) weeks (for residential single family buildings, while all other applications may take between 60 to 90 days (If you are not certain as to whether or not you need a permit please contact your Local Authority).
CALCULATOR
If you are submitting an application for subdivision of land the following are required:-
1. Six (6) Application Forms properly filled out and fees paid. Please note that other agencies such as NWA and NEPA may charge a fee.
2. Proof of ownership – A Certified copy of title from the National Land Agency (NLA) no more than 30 days old must be submitted. If your name is not on the title a Sale Agreement,Deed of Gift, Probate of Will or other Transfer documents duly certified must be submitted in addition to the copy of the title.
3. Land Valuation Certificate and current Property Tax certificate.
4. Surveyor’s Report and diagram no older than 12 months.
5. Valid National Water Commission (NWC) Certificate or most recent Water Bill (If all Proposed Lots have metered water. In the event that the NWC cannot provide domestic water a proposal must be provided as to how domestic water will be supplied to the site.
6. Fire approval from the Jamaica Fire Brigade.
7. For application fewer than ten (10) lots, sixteen (16) copies of the Subdivision Plans must be submitted.
8. For application over ten (10) lots or applications under ten (10) lots but over five (5) acres twenty two (22) copies of the plans must be submitted. Please note, where the subdivision involves 10 or more lots a separate application for an Environmental Permit must be made to the NRCA (located at NEPA).
9. Four (4) sets of Drainage Plans must be submitted if the proposal is for multi-familydevelopment.
10. All Plans are to be signed and dated by a Commissioned Land Surveyor.
11. All plans should have the same signature, occupation and address of owner or agent.
12. Where applicable a detailed infrastructure estimate is to be submitted to cover cost of road construction (new), laying of water mains, drainage etc.
13. Detailed plans for river or gully training works should be submitted where applicable.
14. All applications for non-agricultural subdivisions ten (10) lots and over must be accompanied by a site investigation report and soil percolation test report. Applicants are advised to consult with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Environmental Health Unit (EHU) and the Mines and Geology Division for guidelines in preparing these reports.