Municipal Service Guide | Works & City Planning

Building Permits & Development Approvals

Submit architectural plans, obtain structural building permits, and request municipal site inspections across Harare.

Building Permits & Development Approvals

Category: Works & City Planning

Submit architectural plans, obtain structural building permits, and request municipal site inspections across Harare.

Building Permits & Spatial Planning

Any new building construction, structural extension, or land development in Harare must receive prior approval from the Department of Works to ensure compliance with Model Building By-laws.

Submission Checklist

  • Three sets of complete architectural drawings signed by a registered architect
  • Structural engineering calculations (for multi-story or commercial structures)
  • Certified Copy of Title Deed and Survey Diagram
  • Proof of plan scrutiny fee payment