Licencia de Obra & Technical Projects
Building Permit Services
in Valencia
Professional building permit services in Valencia for homeowners, developers and expats planning construction or major renovation work.
We prepare the technical project, apply for licencia de obra mayor or licencia de obra menor, and manage the filing process with the ayuntamiento (town hall), working alongside a qualified architect from start to finish.
Getting Your Paperwork Right
Building Permit Services Valencia, Spain
Planning a new build, extension or major renovation in Valencia and need help with the paperwork? squaremeter Reformas manages building permit services from the technical project through to filing with the ayuntamiento, working with a licensed architect so your permit is ready before construction starts.
- ✓ Licencia de obra mayor and menor applications
- ✓ Technical project preparation with an architect
- ✓ Filing and follow-up with the ayuntamiento
- ✓ English-speaking team
- ✓ Transparent quote before work starts
Building Permit Services Valencia
From Project Scope
to Granted Permit
Step 1
Initial
Consultation
We discuss your project and the scope of the planned works.
Step 2
Permit Type
Assessment
We determine whether the works need licencia de obra mayor or licencia de obra menor.
Step 3
Technical
Project
An architect prepares the proyecto técnico with the plans and reports the application needs.
Step 4
Application
Filing
We file the application and required documents with the ayuntamiento and settle the applicable fees.
Step 5
Follow-Up
& Queries
We track the file through the town hall's review and respond to any requerimientos on your behalf.
Step 6
Permit Granted
& Handover
Once the licencia is granted, we hand it over and help you plan the start of construction.
Request Your Permit Quote
Managed application process. Clear quotes.
Coordinated with your architect.
Coordinated with your architect.
One Managed Process
Complete Building Permit Services Valencia
What Is Included in Building Permit Services?
Building permit services cover everything between your first idea and a granted licencia de obra. The goal is to prepare the correct documents once, avoid a rejected application, and keep the process moving through the ayuntamiento.
- ✓ Initial project scope assessment
- ✓ Licencia de obra mayor applications
- ✓ Licencia de obra menor applications
- ✓ Technical project preparation
- ✓ Coordination with a licensed architect
- ✓ Structural and technical reports
- ✓ Filing with the ayuntamiento
- ✓ ICIO and municipal fee calculation
- ✓ Tracking application status
- ✓ Responding to town hall requerimientos
- ✓ Final permit collection
- ✓ Guidance on next construction steps
Who Needs a Building Permit
Extensions, New Builds
and Structural
Renovation Projects
Almost any construction work that changes a building's structure, floor area or use in Valencia needs a licencia de obra before work can start. This includes new houses, extensions, second-storey additions, swimming pools, structural renovation and many facade or roof projects.
- ✓ New house or villa construction
- ✓ House extensions and second-storey additions
- ✓ Structural renovation and reconstruction
- ✓ Swimming pool and terrace construction
- ✓ Facade and roof alterations
- ✓ Change of use or significant layout changes
Permit-Ready
Before You Build
Before You Build
Connected to Nearly Every Project
Building Permits Touch Almost Every Project
Which Other Services Usually Need a Permit First
Most projects in our construction column need a permit before work can start. Adding a house extension or a second storey almost always requires licencia de obra mayor, while smaller jobs like facade works and insulation may only need licencia de obra menor.
Taking on a bigger project that combines structural work with extra floor area? See our house reconstruction and expansion service, which we plan together with the permit application from day one.
Construction Company Valencia
English-Speaking
Permit Team in Valencia
squaremeter Reformas is a construction company in Valencia that manages building permit services from the first project assessment to a granted licencia. We explain each term in plain English, work directly with a licensed architect and the ayuntamiento, and provide a clear quote before starting.
- English-speaking team
- Local permitting experience in Valencia
- Clear communication
- Coordination with a licensed architect
- Filing and follow-up with the ayuntamiento
- Support for mayor and menor applications
- Help for expats and foreign property owners
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Building permit services Valencia · licencia de obra mayor & menor · English-speaking team
Local & International Clients
Building Permit Services in Valencia
Permit Support for Local and International Property Owners
If you are searching for building permit services in Valencia, we assess your project, coordinate the technical project with an architect and file the application with the ayuntamiento for homeowners and developers across Valencia, Mislata, Paterna, Torrent, Burjassot, Alboraya, Manises, Quart de Poblet, Xirivella and Paiporta.
Construction Services in Valencia
Services That Usually Need a Permit First
Building permit services support most of our construction projects — explore each service to see what it includes.
House Reconstruction & Expansion
Combined structural and expansion projects needing a full technical project.
Outdoor Utility Connections
Trenching that may also need a road-crossing permit from the ayuntamiento.
Understanding the Cost
Building Permit Services Valencia Prices
What Affects the Final Permitting Cost?
The cost of building permit services in Valencia depends on whether you need licencia de obra mayor or menor, the complexity of the technical project, architect fees, municipal fees such as ICIO, and how many technical reports the ayuntamiento requires.
Type of permit required
Complexity of the technical project
Architect and technical fees
Municipal fees (ICIO)
Size and scope of works
Number of technical reports
Ayuntamiento response time
Requested corrections
Clear Process, Local Experience
Why Choose squaremeter Reformas for Building Permit Services Valencia?
Clear Process, Reliable Filing and Local Experience
- ✓ We assess which permit your project actually needs
- ✓ We coordinate directly with a licensed architect
- ✓ We file and track applications with the ayuntamiento
- ✓ We respond promptly to town hall requerimientos
- ✓ We provide a clear quote before starting
- ✓ We can help English-speaking clients understand each term
- ✓ We link permits directly to your planned construction works
Local Insight
Licencia de Obra Mayor vs Menor
In Valencia, almost all construction work needs council approval, but the process differs depending on scale. Licencia de obra menor covers smaller works that don't affect a building's structure or floor area, like re-tiling a facade or building a garden wall. Licencia de obra mayor is required for anything that changes the structure, adds floor area or alters the building's use, such as extensions, second-storey additions or new construction, and it requires a full technical project signed by an architect. We assess your project at the start so you apply for the right licence the first time, avoiding delays or a rejected application.
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Building Permit Services
FAQ
What is the difference between licencia de obra mayor and licencia de obra menor?
Licencia de obra menor covers smaller works that don't affect a building's structure, floor area or use, such as facade repairs or minor internal changes. Licencia de obra mayor is required for structural work, extensions, new construction or anything that changes the building's floor area, and needs a full technical project signed by an architect.
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Do I need an architect to apply for a building permit in Valencia?
For licencia de obra mayor, yes — Spanish town halls require a technical project (proyecto técnico) prepared and signed by a qualified architect or technical architect. For licencia de obra menor, a full architect's project is not always required, depending on the scope of work.
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How long does it take to get a building permit from the ayuntamiento?
Processing times vary by municipality and the complexity of the project. Licencia de obra menor is usually faster than licencia de obra mayor, which involves a more detailed technical review. We track your application and respond promptly to any requests for additional information.
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What is a technical project (proyecto técnico) and why is it required?
The technical project is the detailed set of architectural and technical drawings, calculations and reports that describe exactly what will be built or altered. The ayuntamiento uses it to check the work complies with local planning rules before granting licencia de obra mayor.
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Can you handle the permit application on my behalf?
Yes, we manage the process from the initial project assessment and coordination with the architect through to filing the application with the ayuntamiento and following up until the permit is granted.
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Start Your Building Permit
Application in Valencia
Planning construction or a major renovation that needs council approval? Contact squaremeter Reformas and tell us about your project. We will assess which permit you need, coordinate the technical project with an architect and manage the filing process with the ayuntamiento.