How many building categories are there in Nepal?

Four categories, A to D, under the Building Act 2055. The exact thresholds are as per the Act.

Where do I apply for a naksa pass?

At your municipality. Municipalities use EBPS, so look for your municipality's EBPS portal, or ask its building permit office which portal to use.

How much does a naksa pass cost and how long does it take?

Fees and timelines are set by each municipality. Check its EBPS portal.

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How to Get Naksa Pass (Building Permit) in Nepal

To get a naksa pass in Nepal you apply to your municipality, and municipalities use the Electronic Building Permit System (EBPS), where you submit your drawings and documents online and track the file through to the completion certificate.

Last checked: 2083 Asoj 21 BS (7 Oct 2026)

Which building category is yours?

The Building Act 2055 classifies buildings into four categories, A to D. Category C covers smaller residential buildings and Category D small houses of local materials. The exact thresholds for each category are as set in the Act; check them there or with your municipality.

NBC 205:2024, the ready-to-use reinforced-concrete guideline, applies to Category C buildings built under the supervision of sub-engineers. Other buildings need professional engineers.

What EBPS is

EBPS was developed with UNDP/CDRMP and was introduced first in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Butwal. You submit the application and track it online.

Example EBPS portals

Documents you typically need

Documents typically include the following. Your municipality's own list is the one that counts.

Land ownership certificate (lalpurja)
Citizenship certificate
Land tax receipt
Plot map and neighbouring plots (char killa)
Building drawings
NBC design data

The stages

The process commonly runs in these stages:

Temporary permit to build up to the plinth
Plinth inspection
Permit to build above the plinth
Completion certificate

In Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), the system sends SMS updates at each stage.

Fees, timelines and who signs the drawings

Fees, timelines and who signs the drawings are set by each municipality. Check its EBPS portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many building categories are there in Nepal?: Four categories, A to D, under the Building Act 2055. The exact thresholds are as per the Act.
Where do I apply for a naksa pass?: At your municipality. Municipalities use EBPS, so look for your municipality's EBPS portal, or ask its building permit office which portal to use.
How much does a naksa pass cost and how long does it take?: Fees and timelines are set by each municipality. Check its EBPS portal.

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Last checked: 2083 Asoj 21 BS (7 Oct 2026)