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MCLU — Ministry of Construction, Housing and Urban Planning

Building Permit MCLU Abidjan 🇨🇮 — One-Stop Building Desk (Guichet Unique)

Complete guide to obtaining a building permit (Permis de Construire) in Abidjan through the MCLU One-Stop Desk: urban planning rules, ACD title requirement, and timeline.

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Building Permit (Permis de Construire) via MCLU — Abidjan

The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Urban Planning (MCLU) regulates real estate developments and construction projects in Abidjan through its Guichet Unique du Permis de Construire (GUPC).

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1. Key Requirements

To submit a building permit application in Abidjan:

  1. Property Ownership Title: Proof of ownership via an Arrêté de Concession Définitive (ACD) or valid land title.
  2. Architectural Plans: Fully stamped plans drawn by an architect registered with the Ordre des Architectes de Côte d'Ivoire (OACI).
  3. Soil & Structural Engineering Reports: Geotechnical survey for multi-story buildings.

2. GUPC Desk Location

  • Address: Abidjan Plateau, Cité Administrative, Tour D.
  • Online Portal: construction.gouv.ci

Questions Fréquentes

Is a building permit compulsory for construction in Abidjan?

Yes, any building or major structural modification within the Autonomous District of Abidjan requires a prior building permit issued by the MCLU.