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Construction permit

Approval to build or materially modify a structure, issued by the city or district based on approved drawings.

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Inzira guidance

Building or converting a facility requires a permit before works start, and an occupancy step afterwards.

Investors constructing or renovating premises.

What you need

Document checklist

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Track each document. Its status carries across every other procedure on your path that needs it.

  • Land title

  • Architectural drawings

  • Structural drawings

  • Environmental screening outcome where required

  • Engineer and architect professional details

Where do you apply?

City of Kigali

Application method: Online application

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What happens next?

This step feeds into your ongoing operating obligations. Check your journey for the next stage.

Need help?

Typically handled with: Architect, Civil engineer, Property consultant. Practitioners can apply to be listed — free while Inzira is in development.

Technical & environment Role

Architect

Facility design, drawings and construction permit submissions.

When you need one: Before any build-out or renovation of premises.

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Technical & environment Role

Civil engineer

Structural design, site works and supervision of construction.

When you need one: Alongside the architect, for permitted construction.

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