How do you check and obtain an occupancy permit?
Check the building occupancy permit through the national e-government portal, then contact the responsible municipality if no record appears.
Short answer
Open the national e-government portal and search for the Building Occupancy Permit Inquiry service. Check the property using its address, parcel details, or unit information. If no record appears, contact the municipality’s planning or building control department to confirm the archive record, required documents, application route, and document delivery method.
What you need
Step by step
Open the e-government portal
Visit the official national e-government portal and select “Log In” to access your account. Use an available identity verification method and keep your password and verification codes private. This protects your personal and property information during the inquiry.
Search for the permit service
Use the portal’s search field to find “Building Occupancy Permit Inquiry.” Select the service provided by the municipality or responsible public authority, and verify the institution name if several similar results appear. The correct service may differ by location.
Check the property record
Enter the requested address, parcel, or independent unit information and select “Search.” If a record appears, review the permit details and use “Create Document” or “Download File” when available. For official validity, rely on the authority that issued the document.
Identify the responsible municipality
If no record is found, open the official website of the district municipality where the building is located. Look for the planning, building control, or occupancy permit department. Confirm whether applications are accepted in person, through an online municipal service, or by another official channel.
Confirm the application requirements
Contact the relevant municipal department and request the current application form and document checklist. Ask whether the construction license, approved plans, technical reports, energy certificate, or other records are required. Follow the municipality’s latest official instructions because requirements can vary by building and location.
Submit the application
Prepare the documents in the order specified by the municipality and deliver them to the application or records office. If online filing is available, select the relevant service and start a new application. Keep the application number or receipt so you can track review progress and requests for missing documents.
Collect the final decision
Check the application status through the channel specified by the municipality. Follow its instructions to collect or download the approved permit. If deficiencies are reported, ask the responsible department how to correct them and whether a new inspection or document submission is required.
Tips
Watch out
Having a title deed or occupying the building does not prove that an occupancy permit exists. Unresolved issues involving the construction license, approved plans, technical compliance, or shared areas can delay or prevent approval; only the responsible municipal authority can confirm the final status.
Frequently asked questions
+Can an occupancy permit be obtained through the e-government portal?
Some municipalities provide online inquiry or document access through the national e-government portal. If the service or record is unavailable, use the official channels of the municipality responsible for the building.
+What should I do if the occupancy permit search returns no record?
Confirm that you selected the correct municipality service and entered the property details accurately. If the result is still empty, ask the planning or building control department to check its digital and archive records.
+Which documents are required for an occupancy permit application?
The required documents depend on the building and the municipality’s procedures. Request the current checklist directly from the responsible authority, including whether licenses, approved plans, technical reports, or an energy certificate are needed.
+Can a tenant apply for an occupancy permit?
Authority to apply depends on the municipality and the type of request. A tenant may need the owner, building management, or an authorized representative to submit the application, so confirm the rule before filing.
Sources and verification
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Last verified: September 23, 2026. tell us.
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