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How do I obtain a construction license in Guatemala City and what does it cost?

According to the cited documentsLicense times and costs: not publishedOperating and living

The Territorial Control Directorate (DCT) of the Guatemala City municipality handles the authorization and supervision of construction licenses under the Land-Use Plan (POT) through its single window (vu.muniguate.com); it sits at 21 Calle 6-77 Zona 1, Palacio Municipal, PBX 2285-8000, ventanillaunica@muniguate.com. Published forms: F08 for single-family housing up to 700 m², extensions and remodeling, and subdivisions of up to 4 lots (it does not apply in the Historic Center or to changes of land use); F09 general feasibility; F04 license extension; F11 minor modifications; F13/F14 for municipal agreements COM 59-2023 and COM 58-2023. Online it offers the POT Map, case-file lookup and electronic payment. License times and costs are not published on vu.muniguate.com (possibly in the COM agreement setting the municipal fee schedule) and remain pending.

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  • Form F08 ceiling, single-family housing

    Up to 700 m²

    2026DCT
  • Form F08 ceiling, subdivisions

    Up to 4 lots

    2026DCT

Sources

  • DCT

    DCT Municipalidad de Guatemala, Ventanilla Única

    • Form F08 ceiling, single-family housing
    • Form F08 ceiling, subdivisions
    vu.muniguate.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • DCT

    Formularios y Reglamentos

    • Form F08 ceiling, single-family housing
    • Form F08 ceiling, subdivisions
    vu.muniguate.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • Municipalidad de Guatemala

    Dirección de Control Territorial

    vu.muniguate.comAccessed Sep 13, 2026Go to the source