Dealing with Construction Permits in
Kosovo
Listed below is detailed summary of the procedures, time and costs to build a warehouse —including obtaining necessary licenses and permits, completing required notifications and inspections and obtaining utility connections.
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Building a warehouse
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Estimated Warehouse Value:
EUR 700,000
- City: Pristina
| No. |
Procedure |
Time to Complete |
Associated Costs |
| 1 |
Request and obtain the property certificate and a copy of land plot plan from the municipal Geodesy and Cadastral Directorate
Copies are valid for 180 days and will be required for the building permit application.
Agency: Municipality: Geodesy and Cadastral Directorate
|
2 days
|
EUR 8
|
| 2 |
Request and obtain approval of compliance with technical and urbanistic requirements
Authorities verify if the building can be constructed in the specific area and compliance of the building's design with the urban plan. In addition, the authorities will analyze the building plans to assess the compliance with security and technical construction norms.
Agency: Municipality: Urban and Technical Commission
|
30 days
|
EUR 10
|
| 3 |
Request and obtain validation of the main project
Directorate verifies the main project plan and assess the amount of fees that need to be paid in order to obtain the building permit.
Agency: Municipality: Technical Audit Directorate
|
5 days
|
no charge
|
| 4 |
Request and obtain initial clearance from the electricity authority (KEK)
Present electrical plans for assessment of compliance with safety norms.
Agency: KEK (Korporata Energjetike e Kosovës)
|
2 days
|
EUR 10
|
| 5 |
Request and obtain fire protection clearance
Present emergency plans in case of fire for assessment of compliance with safety norms.
Agency: Ministry of Internal Affairs, Emergency Department
|
15 days
|
EUR 50
|
| 6 |
Request and obtain initial clearance from water authority (Ujësjellësi Rajonal e Kosovës)
Present water plans for assessment of compliance with safety norms.
Agency: Ujësjellësi Rajonal e Kosovës
|
2 days
|
no charge
|
| 7 |
Pay Municipal fees for the building permit at a commercial bank
Agency: Commercial bank
|
1 day
|
EUR 13,007
|
| 8 |
Request and obtain the building permit from the Planning, Urbanism and Construction Directorate of the Municipality
Applicant presents the receipt and requests the building permit. Usually, applicants will have to wait between 20 to 35 days in order to receive the building permit.
Agency: Municipality: Planning, Urbanism and Construction Directorate
|
30 days
|
no charge
|
| 9 |
Notify to the Planning, Urbanism and Construction Directorate of the Municipality about the start of construction work
The notification needs to be submitted 8 days before the beginning of construction. The Technical Commission may visit the site on an unannounced basis to verify whether the construction is in accordance with the plan. Due to the volume of construction in Pristina, such visits are rare.
Agency: Planning, Urbanism and Construction Directorate of the Municipality
|
1 day
|
no charge
|
| 10 |
Receive on-site inspection by the Municipal Technical Commission
Agency: Planning, Urbanism and Construction Directorate of the Municipality
|
1 day
|
no charge
|
| 11 |
Request and connect to water and sewage services
Agency: Ujësjellësi Rajonal e Kosovës
|
7 days
|
EUR 181
|
| * 12 |
Request and connect to telecommunications services
Agency: Telecommunications Authority (Posta dhe Telekomunikacioni i Kosovës)
|
5 days
|
EUR 31
|
| 13 |
Request technical approval of the building by the Municipal Technical Commission
Agency: Municipality: Technical Commission
|
1 day
|
EUR 30
|
| 14 |
Receive technical approval of the building by the Municipal Technical Commission and obtain usage permit
Agency: Municipality: Technical Commission
|
39 days
|
EUR 10
|
| 15 |
Register property at the Geodesy and Cadastral Directorate of the Municipality
Agency: Geodesy and Cadastral Directorate of the Municipality
|
165 days
|
no charge
|
| * 16 |
Pay registration fee at a commercial bank
Agency: Commercial Bank
|
1 day
|
EUR 5,203
|
| * 17 |
Receive inspection from the Geodesy and Cadastral Directorate of the Municipality
Agency: Geodesy and Cadastral Directorate of the Municipality
|
1 day
|
no charge
|
* Takes place simultaneously with another procedure.