Schedule a feasibility meeting (virtual or in person).
At CICSA, we manage construction permit procedures from start to finish in Costa Rica, aligning CFIA requirements, municipal processes, and the relevant institutions according to the type of project.
Our scope is modular—you hire only what you need—but it typically includes:
Review of zoning/land use, regulatory plans, setbacks, encumbrances (rivers, easements, rights-of-way), potable water availability (AyA/ASADA), sanitary/storm sewer or on-site solutions, and electrical feasibility with the local utility.
Preparation of construction drawings; submission to the CFIA platform; payment of stamps/fees; registration of responsible professionals; and interdisciplinary coordination (structural, electrical, and hydraulic–sanitary).
Compilation of the file (forms, endorsed drawings, receipts, insurance policies), submission to the municipality, and responses to reviewer comments until resolution.
Typical deliverables (adapted to your project):
Requirements matrix by entity (CFIA, municipality, AyA/ASADA, electric utility, environmental authority, fire department, etc.).
Documentation checklist for individuals or legal entities.
Endorsed technical package: digitally signed drawings (architecture, structure, hydraulic–sanitary, and electrical), calculation reports and specifications when applicable.
Receipts for stamps, fees, and insurance policies linked to the file.
Submission confirmations and acknowledgments from authorities.
Final resolution of the municipal construction permit and/or external feasibilities.
Construction start guide: site signage, workers’ compensation insurance, designation of responsible parties, and best practices for inspections.
Initial meeting to understand the project, location, use, area, schedule, and budget.
Review of the cadastral plan, zoning/land use, condominium restrictions (when applicable), and site encumbrances.
Coordination with our architecture and engineering teams (structural, hydraulic–sanitary, and electrical) to finalize drawings.
Payment of stamps/fees and issuance of endorsement certificates for the file.
Potable water: availability letters and service connection details with the local AyA/ASADA.
Sanitary/stormwater: municipal network connection or septic/infiltration solutions with supporting reports (when no network exists).
Electrical: availability requests and service requirements with the corresponding utility.
Environmental (if applicable): preparation and submission of the required instrument and follow-up until environmental clearance.
Fire Department (if applicable): coordination of life safety and fire protection criteria or approval.
Integration of the municipal file (forms, endorsed drawings, feasibilities, insurance, receipts).
Submission and support during review (clarifications, revised drawings if comments arise).
Retrieval of the resolution and delivery of the permit.
At CICSA, we prepare a phased proposal so you know how much you will invest at each milestone and under what assumptions—clearly and transparently.
complete files with coherent drawings and solid technical criteria.
correct sequencing of procedures (critical path) to avoid unnecessary waiting.
Arquitectura, estructura, hidráulico–sanitaria y eléctrica coordinadas desde el inicio.
we liaise with CFIA, municipalities, and external entities on your behalf.
experience with AyA/ASADAS, electric utilities, and municipalities in Guanacaste and San Carlos.
Letting bureaucracy dictate your project’s pace can cost months. With CICSA, procedures move in the right order, with complete documentation and fast responses to any comments—saving time, reducing risk, and reaching construction with certainty.
For formal construction, CFIA-endorsed drawings signed by licensed professionals are required. We guide you to obtain them correctly.
Yes. Internal regulations must be met (height limits, façades, materials, work hours, etc.). We integrate these rules into the file to avoid objections.
No. Septic systems with infiltration fields are designed, and supporting reports and drawings are included with the permit application.
Certain uses or areas must submit life safety and fire protection criteria. If your project qualifies, we include it in the permitting plan.
It depends on documentation and complexity. From the first meeting, we provide a realistic schedule and update dates at each milestone.
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