Construction Permit Management in the Riviera Maya

We provide full construction permit management in Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Cancun — license, land use, Environmental Impact Statement (MIA), biologist study, CFE, IMSS and more. You don't deal with agencies or queues: we handle everything end to end. 18+ years and 196 projects.

Permits stalled or don't know where to start? Our permit management covers it all: municipality, SEMA, SEMARNAT, CFE, IMSS and notary. One responsible party, no surprises, followed through to approval.

Permits We Manage

License & Land Use

Municipal construction license, land use, alignment and official number.

MIA & Environmental Statement

Environmental Impact Statement before SEMA/SEMARNAT, mandatory in Tulum and jungle areas.

Biologist / Flora & Fauna Study

Flora and fauna rescue and relocation study, and forest vegetation study for the land-clearing permit.

CFE Paperwork

Electrical project, contract and meter before CFE for the power hookup.

IMSS Registration & Work Permits

Employer registration of workers with IMSS and support with work permits for foreign staff.

Operating License

Operating license, Civil Protection approval and paperwork to run a business.

What is Permit Management and Why You Need It

Permit management (gestoría) is the professional handling of all agency paperwork so your build is legal and doesn't stall. In the Riviera Maya several authorities are involved — the municipality (license, land use), SEMA/SEMARNAT (environmental impact, land clearing), CFE (power), IMSS (workers) — each with its own requirements, forms and timelines. A poorly filed application stalls the build for weeks. In Tulum and jungle lots, a MIA and biologist study are also required for flora and fauna rescue. We prepare, file and follow up on every application through to approval — with DRO-signed drawings.

Permit Costs & Timelines (2026)

Permit	Cost	Time
License + land use + DRO	$10,000–$30,000 MXN	3–6 weeks
MIA / environmental impact (SEMA)	$50,000–$150,000 MXN	2–4 months
Biologist study / land clearing	$20,000–$80,000 MXN	1–3 months

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Areas We Serve

Permit management across the Riviera Maya: Playa del Carmen (Solidaridad), Tulum (SEMA, MIA), Cancun (Benito Juarez, FONATUR), Puerto Aventuras and Akumal.

Why Choose Recrea for Permit Management

One responsible party — all permits, before all agencies
We know the authorities — municipality, SEMA, SEMARNAT, CFE, IMSS
100% SEMA approval record in Tulum
Followed through to approval — we don't leave it half done
DRO-signed drawings — a complete, correct file
Fixed-price paperwork budget, no surprises

What Our Clients Say

"Recrea obtained the MIA, biologist study and land clearing for our jungle lot in Tulum. Without us lifting a finger. 100% in order."

David & Sarah M., Tulum

"My permits were stalled with the municipality. Recrea reactivated them and got the license in weeks."

James R., Toronto

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's the environmental study authorized by SEMA (Tulum) or SEMARNAT to build on land with vegetation or near protected areas. It's mandatory in the Tulum municipality and on jungle lots; without it, the build is illegal. We handle it with a 100% approval record.

For flora and fauna rescue and relocation, and the forest-vegetation land-clearing permit on jungle lots. It's a MIA/SEMARNAT requirement before clearing the land. We coordinate the biologist and the study.

We register workers with IMSS (mandatory and legal) and provide guidance on work/residency permits for foreign site staff through the appropriate channels.

It depends on the project and zone. As a reference: license + land use + DRO $10,000–$30,000 MXN; environmental MIA $50,000–$150,000 MXN; biologist/land-clearing study $20,000–$80,000 MXN. We give a fixed budget.

Yes. We offer permit management as a service, though we are also a construction company — many clients hire the full package (permits + build) to have a single responsible party.

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