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Construction Permits & Licenses in the Riviera Maya

We handle the entire permit process as part of our construction service. Our team has relationships with municipal offices across the Riviera Maya — you focus on your project, we handle the bureaucracy.

500+
Permits Obtained
100%
Approval Rate
5
Municipalities
18+
Years

Permits We Handle

Land Use Permit (Uso de Suelo)

Municipal zoning verification and land use authorization. Required before any construction begins.

Timeline: 2–4 weeks · Cost: $500–$1,500 USD

Construction License (Licencia de Construcción)

Official construction permit. Includes DRO (Director Responsable de Obra) sign-off and municipal registration.

Timeline: 4–8 weeks · Cost: $1,500–$4,000 USD

Environmental Impact (MIA)

Manifestación de Impacto Ambiental for lots in ecological zones, near cenotes, or mangroves. SEMARNAT approval.

Timeline: 8–16 weeks · Cost: $3,000–$8,000 USD

CONAGUA Water Permit

Required for wells, cenote proximity, or water discharge. Federal water authority process.

Timeline: 6–12 weeks · Cost: $2,000–$5,000 USD

CFE Electrical Connection

Grid connection application, meter installation, and temporary construction power supply.

Timeline: 2–6 weeks · Cost: $300–$1,000 USD

Habitability Certificate

Final municipal inspection certifying the building meets code. Required for occupancy and permanent utilities.

Timeline: 2–4 weeks · Cost: $500–$1,500 USD

Alignment & Official Number

Alineamiento y número oficial — required before construction license. Confirms lot boundaries vs. street.

Timeline: 1–2 weeks · Cost: $200–$500 USD

Civil Protection Permit

Protección civil approval for commercial buildings. Fire safety, evacuation plans, emergency equipment.

Timeline: 2–4 weeks · Cost: $500–$2,000 USD

The Process

1
Site Assessment

We evaluate your lot, check zoning, identify required permits, and estimate costs and timelines.

2
Documentation

We prepare all technical documents, studies, and applications on your behalf.

3
Submission & Follow-up

We submit to all authorities and handle follow-ups, corrections, and inspections until approval.

4
Permits in Hand

You receive all approved permits. Construction begins immediately.

Municipalities We Work With

Solidaridad (Playa del Carmen)
Tulum
Benito Juárez (Cancún)
Puerto Morelos
Lázaro Cárdenas (Holbox)
Bacalar
Permits-Only Service

Don't need construction? We also offer permits-only services — we handle all your paperwork while you build with your own team. Contact us for a quote.

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