Technical & Due Diligence

MOPC — Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Comunicaciones

Structural plan approval (Licencia de Construcción)Government reference

Contact Information

mopc.gob.do

Av. San Cristóbal esq. Tiradentes, Ensanche La Fe, Santo Domingo

Why You Need a Technical & Due Diligence Professional

Tropical construction has unique challenges — humidity, hurricanes, termites, and soil conditions that differ from what you're used to. A qualified architect or engineer ensures your build meets Dominican code and withstands the climate. For existing properties, a surveyor confirms the land matches the title.

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About

National public works ministry. Reviews and approves structural / architectural plans (Licencia de Construcción) — required before the Ayuntamiento will issue a final building permit. Plans must be filed by a CODIA-registered architect or engineer.

Service AreasNationwide (Dominican Republic)

Languages

Spanish

Questions to Ask

Before engaging a technical & due diligence professional, consider asking:

Are you registered with CODIA (Colegio Dominicano de Ingenieros, Arquitectos y Agrimensores)?
What experience do you have with tropical/coastal construction in the Samaná region?
Can you provide a detailed cost estimate and timeline before starting work?
How do you handle permitting with the local ayuntamiento and Medio Ambiente?
For surveyors: will your deslinde be accepted by the Registro de Títulos?