Dealing with Construction Permits in Djibouti

The table below summarizes the procedures, time, and costs to build a warehouse in Djibouti.

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Data as of: January 2009
Estimated Warehouse Value: USD 900,000
City: Djibouti Ville

	Procedure	Time to complete:	Cost to complete:
1	Obtain zoning permission	7 days	no charge
2	Apply for building permit at the Ministry of Public Works	1 day	no charge
3	Receive inspection for final approval to obtain building permit	14 days	USD 300
4	Obtain building permit	90 days	USD 9,000
5	Request and receive foundation inspection from the Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)	14 days	USD 300
6	Request and receive concrete test from the Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)	3 days	USD 300
7	Request and receive first resistance test from the Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)	7 days	no charge
8	Request and receive final resistance test from the Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)	28 days	no charge
9	Obtain Certificate of Conformity (Certificat de Conformité)	7 days	no charge
*10	Apply for electricity connection	1 day	USD 200
*11	Receive inspection and obtain electricity connection	21 days	no charge
*12	Apply for water and sewage connection	1 day	USD 500
*13	Receive inspection and obtain water connection	21 days	no charge
*14	Obtain fixed telephone line	15 days	DJF 20,000

* Takes place simultaneously with another procedure.

Procedure 1.: Obtain zoning permission
Time to complete:: 7 days
Cost to complete:: no charge
Name of Agency:: Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)
Comment:: BuildCo must submit a copy of the property title, six copies of building plans, and six copies of the “divides.”

Procedure 2.: Apply for building permit at the Ministry of Public Works
Time to complete:: 1 day
Cost to complete:: no charge
Name of Agency:: Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)
Comment:: BuildCo must submit a copy of the property title, six copies of building plans, and six copies of the “divides.”

Procedure 3.: Receive inspection for final approval to obtain building permit
Time to complete:: 14 days
Cost to complete:: USD 300
Name of Agency:: Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)
Comment:: Inspectors from the Ministry of Public Works perform an on-site inspection within 2 weeks of the application's submission. If there are no problems, final approval is granted in 2 days.

Procedure 4.: Obtain building permit
Time to complete:: 90 days
Cost to complete:: USD 9,000
Name of Agency:: Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)
Comment:: The Ministry must approve the drawings, borders, and soil quality.

Procedure 5.: Request and receive foundation inspection from the Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)
Time to complete:: 14 days
Cost to complete:: USD 300
Name of Agency:: Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)
Comment:: This inspection takes place when slabs are laid. This procedure is not mandatory but is standard practice.

Procedure 6.: Request and receive concrete test from the Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)
Time to complete:: 3 days
Cost to complete:: USD 300
Name of Agency:: Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)
Comment:: Construction testing occurs at each phase of the building process. Construction work does not must be stopped during the concrete test; however, if the test fails, the construction must be removed and redone.

Procedure 7.: Request and receive first resistance test from the Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)
Time to complete:: 7 days
Cost to complete:: no charge
Name of Agency:: Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)
Comment:

Procedure 8.: Request and receive final resistance test from the Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)
Time to complete:: 28 days
Cost to complete:: no charge
Name of Agency:: Ministry of Housing (Ministère de l’Habitat)
Comment:

Procedure 13.: Receive inspection and obtain water connection
Time to complete:: 21 days
Cost to complete:: no charge
Name of Agency:: Office Nationale des Eaux de Djibouti (ONED)
Comment:: The water company provides the counter at no charge, and BuildCo lays down the pipes to connect it to the main line.

Procedure 14.: Obtain fixed telephone line
Time to complete:: 15 days
Cost to complete:: DJF 20,000
Name of Agency:: Djibouti Telecom SA.
Comment:: A BuildCo representative must submit an application form along with a copy of identification papers, the company seal, or a signature of a company representative (un responsible de la société). Once the application is processed, BuildCo receives a tracking number so it can track application status. The fixed telephone line costs DJF 20,000 (application and installation fees). If technically feasible, Djibouti Telecom installs the fixed telephone line within 15 days.