During construction, can a construction permit be issued?

For projects and individual houses that do not have a construction permit before starting construction, they will be subject to administrative penalties.In case the conditions for a construction permit are met, the permit will be granted if the investor prepares all documents and submits the application on time..

This content is clearly stipulated in Clause 1, Article 81 of Decree No. 16/2022/ND-CP, specifically:

“The acts specified in Clause 4, Clause 6, Clause 7 and Clause 8, Article 16 of this Decree eligible for construction permit or adjust the construction permit or adjust the construction design that is under construction, it will be handled as follows:

1. The competent person is responsible for making a record of administrative violations and requesting the organization or individual committing the violation to stop construction.Within 90 days for construction investment projects and 30 days for individual houses from the date of issuance of the decision to sanction administrative violations, the organization or individual committing the violation must complete the application. application to the competent authority for a construction permit…”.

So, even while in the process of construction, if you qualify for a construction permit, you must temporarily stop construction and be granted a construction permit. (also known as legalizing construction, housing built without a license).