Steel Villa License and Permit Guide
You want to have a steel villa built on your land, but you don't know how the official processes work? We explain step by step the steps of obtaining a license, zoning status, necessary documents and occupancy.
Is a License Required for a Steel Villa?
It is generally said among the public that "prefabricated and light steel houses can be built without a license because they can be disassembled and assembled". a false belief There are. According to the Zoning Law of the Republic of Turkey, it is a building that is fixed on the ground, connected to the electricity and water network, and used for sheltering purposes. All types of structures (regardless of reinforced concrete, wooden, steel, prefabricated) are subject to license.
Therefore, to build a steel villa on your land, you must contact the official authorities (relevant Municipality or Special Provincial Administration). Building License (Construction Permit) you have to take it.
What is the Penalty for Building a House Without a License?
Constructions initiated without obtaining a license or constructed contrary to the zoning plan are in the status of "Illegal Construction". When municipalities detect these structures, they seal them, impose high fines and demolition decision They take it out. You must act in accordance with legal procedures so that your investment and dreams do not go to waste.
Steel Villa License Process Step by Step
When you decide to build a steel villa on a land, the legal steps you need to follow are:
Obtaining the Zoning Status Certificate
First of all, the "Zoning Status Certificate (Diameter)" must be obtained from the Municipality (or Special Administration) to which your land is affiliated. This document shows how many square meters of floor space, how many square meters in total and how many floors you can build a house on that land (TAKS and KAKS/Precedent rates).
Conducting Ground Survey
Ground survey drilling is carried out by geological engineers in the area where the land is located and a ground report is prepared. Static projects will be shaped according to this ground report.
Drawing Architectural and Technical Projects
In accordance with the zoning status of your steel villa; Architectural project, Static project (steel carrier calculations), Electrical project and Mechanical (installation) project are prepared by the relevant engineers and architects.
Obtaining Municipal Approval and License
All prepared projects are submitted to the approval of the building inspection company or the technical works unit of the relevant municipality. After the fees are paid, the "Construction Permit" is issued and construction (foundation excavation) can officially begin.
Steel Villa Settlement (Building Permit) Process
The final stage for a steel villa whose license has been obtained and whose construction has been completed exactly in accordance with the approved project. Settlement (Building Permit Certificate) is to be taken.
- At the end of construction, building inspection or municipal officials come to the house and check compliance with the project.
- The compliance of connections such as electricity, water and sewage with standards is inspected.
- If there is no missing or illegal construction, the house will be occupied.
A steel villa that has been licensed now has the status of a real estate (immovable property) that is fully official, suitable for credit, can be bought and sold and adds value to its value.
What Does SerVilla Do During This Process?
As SerVilla Çelik Villa, we offer technical project support to our customers. The model you choose will be submitted to the municipality; We prepare Architectural, Static (steel calculations), Electrical and Mechanical projects (according to the scope of the agreement as a draft/common project or detailed application project) with our expert engineer staff and support your license file. All you have to do is get these projects approved by the municipality for you or your local architect.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can a steel villa be built in a field (undeveloped land)?
Building houses on undeveloped fields is normally prohibited. However, steel vineyard houses can be built at legal rates (e.g. 5%) on fields over a certain size (usually 5000 m²) that are within the "Village Settled Area" or have a "Vineyard House (Agricultural Purposes Building)" permit from the Directorates of Agriculture, and have road frontage. For each case, information should be obtained from the special provincial administration.
How Much Are the License Costs?
License costs; It varies depending on the city and district where the land is located, the square meter of the building and the fee tariffs of the relevant municipality. On average, total project and license fees may amount to between 5% and 10% of the construction cost.
Are Tiny Houses or Wheeled Steel Houses Subject to License?
Mobile Houses (Tiny Houses) produced with license plates and licenses (on trailers with O2 or O3 certificates) in accordance with the Highway Traffic Law are not subject to the Zoning Law and building permit since they have vehicle status. However, any steel house fixed to the ground requires a license.
Is the Zoning Status of Your Land Ready?
Contact our architects to choose the steel villa model that best suits your zoning situation and start the project process.
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