EN 
ES Urban Development Permits
E-mail address
permits@guaynabocity.gov.pr
Hours of Operation
8:00AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM- 4:00PM
Address
José J. Acosta St. at the corner of Tapia y Rivera St., Annex 2 of City Hall, First Level (lower level of the Municipal Legislature). View in Map
- The Office of Urban Development Permits is governed by Act No. 107-2020, as amended, known as the "Municipal Code of Puerto Rico," and by the Regulations on Land Management Plans and the Transfer and Administration of Powers.
- It was also created to implement the policy of the Government of Puerto Rico established in the Autonomous Municipalities Act, a law that grants autonomy to the municipalities and provides them with the necessary powers and faculties to assume the responsibility to promote their urban, social and economic planning and organization.
- In order to make services to the citizens more accessible and effective, the Planning Law has delegated to the Autonomous Municipal Government of Guaynabo the power to attend to cases that concern its Municipality in matters of use permits, construction permits, consultations, segregations, etcetera.
- The Urban Development Permits Office seeks to direct the integral development of the Autonomous Municipality of Guaynabo in a regulated and coordinated manner, taking into account current and future needs.
- The Urban Permits Office handles all the processing, processing, evaluation and adjudication of the various permits and inquiries for residences, businesses and companies. This includes building permits, use permits (single permit), construction inquiries and location inquiries.
- As in Puerto Rico as a whole, permits in Guaynabo are filed on the platform https://www.sbp.pr.gov/ (Single Business Portal).
- For tree cutting and pruning authorization requests, as well as to request copies of files corresponding to requests filed in the Municipality's systems (November 2001 to early 2019) are filed in the Municipality's platform: https://permits.guaynabocity.gov.pr/epermits
- You can find the requirements and user manuals for the filing of all types of paperwork at https://www.permisos.ddec.pr.gov/
- The regulations to be complied with can be found in the Joint Regulation in force (https://jp.pr.gov/reglamento-conjunto/)
Some of the services for which we provide assistance are:
Single Permit
According to the Joint Regulation as amended in June 2019, the Single Permit consolidates all the procedures required to start or continue a business into a single process.
Filing Requirements
Necessary Documents:
- Explanatory MemorialLetter from applicant specifying use, hours of operation, number of employees, parking, annual sales projection and other relevant details.
- Sketch of the premisesDrawing of the premises and overhead parking with measurements and distribution.
- Local PhotosImages of the interior and exterior of the premises.
- Zoning MapZoning: Indicates the zoning of the area. Available on the 4th floor of the Mayor's Office or through this link.
- Local CRIM CertificationWith the land registry number of the property. Available on the 3rd floor of the City Hall.
- Notarized Lease Agreement or Deeds if you own the premises.
- Certificate of Good Standing from the Department of State and Corporate Resolution with authorized representative's seal (for legal entities).
- Additional Documents for Renewals: Current Use Permit, Firefighter and Current Health (even if not current).
Home Use Permit
For home-based businesses using up to 25% of the property without signage.
Necessary Documents:
- Explanatory MemorialLetter from applicant specifying use and purpose. For residential uses, indicate that there will be no employees, public or signage.
- Property SketchDrawing of the property and aerial parking lot with measurements and distribution.
- Property PhotosImages of the interior and exterior of the property.
- Zoning MapZoning: Indicates the zoning of the area. Available on the 4th floor of the Mayor's Office or through this link.
- CRIM Certification of the PropertyWith the land registry number of the property. Available on the 3rd floor of the City Hall.
- Lease Agreement if rented, or Deeds if you own the residence.
- Letter of Authorization from the residents' association for domiciliary uses (if the residence is under controlled access).
Tax License Requirements
- Copy of valid identification of the owner or authorized person.
- Recent Criminal Record Certificate issued by the Puerto Rico Police.
- Recent certificate of no alimony debt issued by ASUME.
- Certification of NO Debt of Real Estate and Movable Property Tax (CRIM).
- Certification of filing of Income Tax Returns for the last five years.
- Certification of filing of Sales and Use Tax (IVU) returns issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
- Certification of SUT debt in force at the time of the application.
- Evidence of employer identification number or social security number, as applicable.
- Certificate of Registration of merchants.
- Copy of the municipal patent or evidence of payment (for renewals).
- Certification of debt issued by the Treasury Department, indicating that no taxes are owed to the Government of Puerto Rico.
To request this, and any of our other services, please visit https://sbp.ogpe.pr.gov/
Complaints
The Construction Permit is a comprehensive procedure that covers one or more of the following activities: construction, reconstruction, remodeling, demolition and urban planning permits.
For the development of land, which may include, among other things: installation or construction of pluvial infrastructure, electrical, aqueducts, communications, earthworks, excavations, fills, streets, sidewalks, gates and any other work necessary to allow the future construction of permanent structures or the use of such land for the authorized use. In addition, it includes the development of any land for the construction of buildings of three (3) or more dwellings; the development of commercial, industrial, institutional or recreational facilities exceeding two thousand (2,000) square meters of construction or the development of facilities on land exceeding four thousand (4,000) square meters. The construction of structures shall not be part of this permit.
Requirements
- RequirementsAll complaints must include the first and last names of the complainant and the respondent, as well as their postal and residential addresses. E-mail and telephone numbers may also be provided (the latter two are optional).
In addition, it must contain a clear and precise description of the reason for the complaint and the facts on which it is based. It is mandatory to include the physical address where the facts occurred in order to complete the process of filing the complaint. - Zoning MapZoning: Indicates the zoning of the area. Available on the 4th floor of the Mayor's Office or through this link.
- Necessary DocumentsPhotos of the facts (optional).
- Cost: The filing of complaints is free of charge.
- PresentationAll complaints must be filed in person at our Permit Office.
Construction Permit
- Environmental Document and Exclusion Certification:
A corresponding environmental document or categorical exclusion certification is required, as provided in the Environmental Documents Regulations of the Environmental Quality Board. - Digital Map
It must include a digital plan with the polygon of the territorial extension of the project, geo-referenced to the State Plane Coordinate System, illustrating the geographic location of the property where the action is proposed (except for use permits on existing structures). - Evidence of Ownership
It is necessary to present clear evidence that the proponent is the owner, optionor or lessee duly authorized by the owner of the property. - Professional Information
The names, contact information and certification of the licensed professionals participating in the proposed action must be provided, demonstrating that they are duly licensed and/or registered in Puerto Rico, if applicable. - Adjacent Property Owners Information
The names and contact information of all property owners adjacent to the subject property should be included, preferably including e-mail. - Municipal and Agency Recommendations
The recommendation of all applicable entities, including the Township and concerned agencies on buildability, infrastructure, health and safety, environment, use, archaeology and historic preservation, is required as necessary. - Certified Plans
All Building Permit applications must be accompanied by certified plans applicable to the work. - Architectural and Structural Details
Architectural and structural details, site plan, location plan and other details of structural construction drawings must be drawn to scale; the scale used must be specified on the submitted plan. - Construction Inspector
The name, contact information and contract of appointment of the construction inspector must be provided. - Project Information
Information on the estimated value of the work, structures and types of facilities, type of solid waste disposal, type of potable water supply and type of sewage disposal, among others, should be included. - Required Documents
- Authorization from the project owner to process the application, if other than the proponent.
- Explanatory memorandum, as provided in Section 8.1.4 (PDF).
- Evidence of licenses of the designer.
- Certification of graphic file, official map and regulatory plans.
- Certification of Compliance with the Building Code, regulations and applicable laws in force in Puerto Rico.
- Technical specifications.
- Evidence of environmental compliance.
- Floodability Certification, certifying that the project is not located in an area susceptible to flooding or that the plans show base flood levels and structure levels.
- Plan.
- Certification of the designer.
- Photograph of the property.
- Digital polygon survey plan of the project if the parcels do not appear in the GIS.
- Certification for land percolation (must have a button to download the form in addition to the upload button).
- Certification that the structure does not contain asbestos and/or lead-based paints.
- Certification that the property is not historic.
- Specialist certification.
- Inspector Certification.
- Electrical calculations and short circuit current computations.
- Structural calculations in case of structures with three or more floors, on piles or whose elements are curved or folded.
- Municipal recommendation.
- Authorization letter for social housing project from the Housing Department.
- Certification that the land for recreational and cultural facilities is suitable to meet the required final levels.
- Certification of the CRIM, indicating the cadastral number of the property.
- Budget or cost estimate itemized and detailed by line item.
- Proof of conformity or acceptance of the owner or neighbor, in the event that their property is affected by slopes, concentrated rainwater discharges or easements.
- Contract for the appointment and acceptance of the Construction Inspector.
- Detailed analysis for the design of the proposed mechanical systems.
- Evidence of installation of display sign at the project site, after filing the application and receiving a case number.
- Evidence of preliminary or final recommendations, as appropriate, from public agencies.
- Evidence of previously approved resolutions or milestones.
- FEMA form (FORM 81-31) duly completed for cases in flood zones.
- Inspector's Licenses.
- Authorization from the site owner to the project owner to carry out the proposed action, if not the same person.
- Any other documents you need to upload to the permit.
- Evidence of specialist licenses.
- Pre-approval of construction plans.
- Application Deadline
The service application will remain open for a maximum of thirty (30) days for the applicant to complete the application. If the application is not completed and/or all required documents are not uploaded within this timeframe, the applicant will have to begin the application process again.
To request this, and any of our other services, please visit https://sbp.ogpe.pr.gov/
Residential Use Permit
Application Requirements
- Explanatory MemorialLetter written by the applicant, detailing the proposed use and its purpose. For residential uses, be sure to include that there will be no employees, public or signage on the property.
- Property SketchDrawing of the property and overhead parking lot, with measurements and distribution.
- Property PhotosImages of the interior and exterior of the property, showing all its parts.
- Zoning MapMap showing the zoning of the area. Available on the 4th floor of the Mayor's Office or at this link.
- CRIM Certification of the PropertyDocument that includes the land registry number of the property. Available on the 3rd floor of the City Hall.
- ScripturesLegal documents proving ownership.
To request this, and any other of our services, please visit https://sbp.ogpe.pr.gov/.
Quick guide to requesting services:
For information about requirements, user manuals, forms, regulations, flood maps, rating maps, geolocator, and other services, please visit https://www.permisos.ddec.pr.gov/
Steps to use the portal https://www.sbp.pr.gov/
Step 1
- Press " CREATE ACCOUNT"to register
- Create a USERNAME (email) and PASSWORD
- You will receive an email to confirm the USER and PASSWORD (corroborate Spam/ Junk)
Step 2
CREATE A PROJECT OR PROFILE
- Enter personal or corporate information to create profile
- Then press NEXT
Step 3
CHOOSE THE PRODUCT:
Some of the documents that may be required: Title (deed or lease), # of Cadastre, Explanatory Memorial, Good Standing (corporations); Photos of area, interior, exterior; Sketches.
The filing process concludes when you make the payment and receive a confirmation email.
For questions about the system or system errors, you should use the "Live Chat" available at the bottom left of the page.