Building
Permit Guide
Karnataka 2025–26
The authoritative guide to getting your building plan approved across SMC, DCC, and BBMP. Documents, fees, timelines, and the 4 mistakes that get plans rejected — all in one place.
4
Approval Steps
8
Required Documents
25–60
Days to Approve
0
Rejections for Clients
4 Steps from Application
to Approved Permit
Whether it's SMC, DCC, or BBMP — the approval journey follows this same 4-step path.
Step 01
Online Submission
Lodge building plan drawings and all ownership documents through the official municipal online portal (SMC / DCC / BBMP).
Step 02
Site Inspection
A corporation engineer visits your plot to physically verify setbacks, plot boundaries, and road-access conditions.
Step 03
Fee Payment (Challan)
Pay the mandatory building licence fees, betterment charges, and security deposits directly to the corporation.
Step 04
LP Approval & Issue
Receive the Licensed Building Permit (LP Number) — your legal clearance to begin construction on site.
Sturdy Groups handles all 4 steps on your behalf.
We've completed 50+ permits across SMC, DCC, and BBMP — zero rejections for our clients.
Documents
Required
Every Karnataka permit application requires these 8 documents. Missing even one causes immediate rejection.
Sale Deed
Registered & certified copy
Khata Certificate & Extract
Latest municipality-issued
Property Tax Paid Receipt
Current financial year
Encumbrance Certificate (EC)
13–30 years minimum
Approved Layout Plan
Or Possession Certificate
Aadhar Card & PAN of Owner
Self-attested copies
Building Plan Blueprints
Signed by licensed architect
Structural Details & Certificate
By registered structural engineer
Approval Timeline
For a standard G+1 residential house
SMC — Shivamogga
25–40 DaysDCC — Davanagere
30–45 DaysBBMP — Bengaluru
45–60 Days* Timelines are for complete, error-free submissions. Incomplete applications restart the clock.
Indicative Permit Fees — City-wise
Actual fees vary based on site dimensions, total BUA, floor count, zone classification, and authority-specific charges. Get an accurate estimate from our team.
SMC Shivamogga
₹35k – ₹55k
Licence + betterment charges
DCC Davanagere
₹40k – ₹60k
Licence + security deposits
BBMP Bengaluru
₹65k – ₹95k
Premium zone sanction fees
* Indicative only. Fees depend on plot size, BUA, zone & floor count.
4 Reasons Plans
Get Rejected
These are the most common grounds for permit rejection across Karnataka corporations — all avoidable with expert guidance.
Wrong Setbacks
The most common rejection reason. Front, rear, and side setbacks must match FSI and road-width rules precisely.
Outdated Khata
If Khata has not been transferred after purchase, the permit application is rejected immediately.
Missing EC
Many applicants submit only a 5-year EC. Most corporations require 13 years minimum — some demand 30.
Unapproved Layout
Building on an unapproved layout plan — especially in peripheral areas — results in mandatory demolition.
The Complete
Permit Checklist PDF
Avoid rejection before it happens. Download our comprehensive building permit checklist for Karnataka — covering documents, setbacks, fees, and common errors to fix before you submit.
Permit Checklist
Karnataka 2025–26 Edition
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