Construction Procedure in Montenegro

Construction procedure in Montenegro

1. UTU (Building and Urban Planning Conditions)
   The first stage of the building process is to obtain a UTU (Building and Urban Planning Conditions). This document defines all the construction parameters.: the maximum building area, the permissible total area (in pounds sterling), the number of floors, the purpose of the building, the distance from the boundaries of the site, parking, etc.

• Issued by: Municipality (Territorial Planning Secretariat)
• Duration: 30-60 days
• Cost: 50-200 euros

1. Conceptual solution

• What: A preliminary design prepared by a licensed local architect
• Term: ~30 days
• Cost: 5-15 euros/m2 (for example, 1000 m2 → 5000-15000 euros)

1. Consent of the chief architect of the city

• What: Mandatory approval of the conceptual design
• Term: Up to 30 days (according to the law)
• Cost: Free of charge

1. The main project

• What: A complete technical project (architecture, statics, electricity, water supply and sewerage, air conditioning, fire protection, energy efficiency, etc.)
• Time frame: average 60 days
• Cost: 25-40 euros/m2 (for 1000 m2 → 25,000-40,000 euros)

1. Checking the main project

• What: An independent authorized auditor verifies compliance with the requirements of the ETA, the conceptual solution and technical
  standards
• Lead time: ~30 days
• Cost: 5-10 euros/m2 (for 1000 m2 → 5,000-10,000 euros)

1. Building permit

• What: Official permission to start construction
• Required documents: Approved conceptual design, revised master design, proof of ownership/lease agreement,
  connection permits, proof of utility bills
• Terms: 30 days (legal term, practice varies)
• Expenses:
  o Administrative fee: 100-500 euros
  o Utilities: 40-200 euros/m2 (depending on the municipality, location and purpose of the building).

Example: 1000 m2 of living space in Kotor/Live → 80,000 - 150,000 euros

7. Contracts with the contractor and supervision
   The investor must hire authorized representatives:

• Construction company (contractor)
• Expert supervision
  Cost:
• Supervision: ~1-2% of the construction cost
• Construction: 600-1200 euros/m2 (depending on quality, finishing works and location)

7. Notification of the start of work

• What: After receiving the building permit and signing the contract, the investor informs the municipality about the start of work
• Dates: 15 days before the start
• Cost: Free of charge