Planning and approval
Renovation and exterior works
Interior renovation needs no permit; changing the facade, exterior windows or roof covering in towns needs an approved sketch design.
Steps
Terms and fees depend on the project; create a project for exact numbers.
1.Sketch design approval
Exterior works (facade cladding or painting, replacing exterior windows and doors, roof replacement without load-bearing changes) in urban communities need an approved sketch design.
- Authority
- Head of community (Yerevan: Mayor or district head)
- Statutory term
- 3–5 days
- Fee
- No fee
Sources: [1] www.arlis.amurban-permits.e-gov.am· not yet checked by a lawyer
2.No permit needed (Category I)
Current repair, interior finishing and other works that do not touch load-bearing structures are low-risk and need neither design permission nor a construction permit.
- Authority
- Not required
- Statutory term
- 0 days
- Fee
- No fee
Sources: [1] www.arlis.am· not yet checked by a lawyer
Documents
Application (form N 4-1)
Sketch design
Ownership or development-right certificate
Owner's written consent or a contract that allows construction
If you are not the owner (leaseholder, user)
Required only in some cases
Power of attorney or authorization
If a representative, architect or contractor applies
Required only in some cases