Building & Construction

1. Building Permit (New Construction)

Required Documents

  • Ownership Proof (Sale Deed / Title Deed)
  • Land Tax Receipt (latest)
  • Possession Certificate
  • Location Sketch
  • Site Plan (signed by Licensed Engineer/Architect)
  • Building Plan (approved format)
  • Structural Stability Certificate
  • Soil Test Report (for large buildings)
  • NOC (if applicable – Fire, Airport, Coastal Zone, etc.)
  • Aadhaar & Contact Details of Owner
  • Licensed Engineer Registration Copy

Application Process

  1. Login to K-SMART / Municipal Portal
  2. Select Building Permit Application
  3. Enter applicant & property details
  4. Upload all required documents
  5. Submit building drawings (AutoCAD/PDF)
  6. Pay application fee online
  7. Application verification by Corporation Engineer
  8. Site inspection (if required)
  9. Approval / Correction notice issued
  10. Download Permit Certificate

2. Building Plan Approval (Regular / Revised)

Required Documents

  • Approved Permit Copy (if revision)
  • Revised Building Plan
  • Structural Safety Certificate
  • Consent Letter (if co-owners involved)
  • Previous Approved Drawings

Process

  1. Login → Select Plan Revision / Approval
  2. Upload revised drawings
  3. Pay scrutiny fee
  4. Technical verification
  5. Approval / resubmission request
  6. Download approved plan

3. Land Development Permit

Required Documents

  • Title Deed
  • Land Tax Receipt
  • Possession Certificate
  • Layout Plan
  • Survey Sketch
  • Environmental Clearance (if required)

Process

  1. Apply via portal
  2. Upload land & layout details
  3. Pay fee
  4. Site inspection
  5. Approval issued

4. Building Number (Door Number Allotment)

Required Documents

  • Completion Certificate
  • Approved Plan Copy
  • Tax Receipt
  • Owner ID Proof

Process

  1. Apply online
  2. Upload completion documents
  3. Field verification
  4. Number assigned
  5. Certificate issued

5. Completion Certificate

Required Documents

  • Approved Building Plan
  • Completion Plan (as-built drawing)
  • Structural Stability Certificate
  • Engineer/Architect Certificate
  • Photographs of completed building

Process

  1. Submit completion request online
  2. Upload certificates
  3. Site inspection by Engineer
  4. Approval issued

6. Occupancy Certificate (OC)

Required Documents

  • Completion Certificate
  • Building Permit Copy
  • Fire NOC (for large buildings)
  • Lift Safety Certificate (if applicable)
  • Tax Receipt

Process

  1. Apply online
  2. Upload documents
  3. Inspection
  4. OC issued (mandatory for use)

7. Building Tax Assessment

Required Documents

  • Ownership Proof
  • Completion Certificate
  • Building Details (area, usage)
  • ID Proof

Process

  1. Apply for tax assessment
  2. Enter building details
  3. Verification
  4. Tax assigned
  5. Pay tax online

8. Demolition Permit

Required Documents

  • Ownership Proof
  • Existing Building Details
  • Structural Safety Plan
  • Consent (if shared property)

Process

  1. Apply online
  2. Upload documents
  3. Safety verification
  4. Permit issued

9. Temporary Construction Permit

Required Documents

  • Land Ownership Proof
  • Temporary Structure Plan
  • Purpose Declaration

Process

  1. Submit application
  2. Upload plan
  3. Pay fee
  4. Approval granted

10. Layout Approval (Housing / Plot Development)

Required Documents

  • Title Deed
  • Survey Plan
  • Layout Plan (approved engineer)
  • Road Access Proof
  • NOCs (environmental, CRZ if needed)

Process

  1. Apply online
  2. Upload layout documents
  3. Technical scrutiny
  4. Site inspection
  5. Approval issued

11. Rainwater Harvesting Approval

Required Documents

  • Building Plan
  • Rainwater Harvesting Design
  • Engineer Certificate

Process

  1. Submit with building permit
  2. Verification
  3. Approval integrated

12. Fire Safety NOC (for large buildings)

Required Documents

  • Building Plan
  • Fire Safety Layout
  • Equipment Details

Process

  1. Apply via Fire Department
  2. Inspection
  3. NOC issued
  4. Upload in municipal portal

13. Lift Installation Approval

Required Documents

  • Lift Plan
  • Safety Certificate
  • Manufacturer Details

Process

  1. Apply to Electrical Inspectorate
  2. Inspection
  3. Approval issued

14. Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Clearance (if applicable)

Required Documents

  • Site Location Map
  • Survey Sketch
  • Environmental Documents

Process

  1. Apply to Coastal Authority
  2. Review
  3. Clearance issued

15. Trade License for Construction Activity

Required Documents

  • ID Proof
  • Business Details
  • Location Proof

Process

  1. Apply online
  2. Pay fee
  3. Approval issued

COMMON ONLINE APPLICATION FLOW (STANDARD)

For most services in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation:

  1. Visit K-SMART / Municipal e-Governance Portal
  2. Register/Login
  3. Select required service
  4. Fill application form
  5. Upload documents (PDF format)
  6. Pay fees online
  7. Track application status
  8. Respond to correction notices (if any)
  9. Download certificate/permit

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • All plans must be signed by Licensed Engineer/Architect
  • Ensure compliance with Kerala Municipality Building Rules (KMBR)
  • Large buildings require multiple NOCs
  • Digital submission is mandatory
  • Keep document size within portal limits