1. Building License (“Licencia de Obra”) is the license granted by the authorities to allow the building activity to go ahead on the basis of the technical project produced by an architect/expert technician initially presented to the authorities. It verifies that the building activity proposed is in accordance with URBAN PLANNING SCHEME (PGOU) provisions and minimum requirements (such as “urban” qualified land, building limits, height restrictions etc). This license should be obtained before starting building work.

2. Final Building Certificate ("Certificado Final de Obra")
This is issued by an architect or other expert who can verify that the building activity has been completed in accordance with the initial Building License.

3. First Occupation License ("Licencia de Primera Ocupación"). This confirms that the housing is ready to be occupied and electricity/water supplies can be connected.