Building permits in Puerto Rico
Who issues permits for a house, garage, shed, deck, or addition.
Puerto Rico building code and construction permits
OGPe issues construction and use permits for Puerto Rico through the Single Business Portal. Some autonomous municipios issue their own permits instead, and the portal tells you which applies to your land.
About building permits
Start with the building or permitting office for the property location. Its published instructions explain applications, inspections, and which office handles the project. City and county responsibilities vary.