Legalising an unlawfully constructed building

Electronically through ePermit

1. 1

   First check whether the building meets the basic condition

   An application is possible only for an unlawfully constructed or reconstructed building completed by 21 June 2011 that meets the statutory conditions and can be evidenced by the prescribed orthophoto map or other official record.

2. 2

   Engage authorised professionals for the documentation

   Engage an authorised surveying engineer for the survey and an authorised architect or civil engineer for the record of completed state. For a completed building, obtain the required statement on stability as well.

3. 3

   Prepare digital attachments and special consents

   Attachments are submitted electronically. Where special restrictions apply, obtain cultural-heritage confirmation, Croatian Waters consent, or consent of the manager or owner of the public surface before submitting.

4. 4

   Submit the application through ePermit

   In ePermit, select the application for a decision on completed state, upload complete documentation and submit it to the competent municipal, city or county authority.

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5. 5

   Pay the fee when the conditions for the decision are met

   Before the decision is issued, pay the fee for retaining the unlawfully constructed building in space, or the first instalment if instalment payment is approved. The authority reviews the attachments and may perform an inspection.

6. 6

   Collect the decision and check related registrations

   After the decision is issued, the cadastral office records the building and sends the decision with prescribed documents to the land-register court. Check whether additional actions and charges apply in your case.