DOW Issued 945 Construction Permits in Aruba Last Year

ORANJESTAD (AAN): The Department of Supervision and Legal Affairs of the Department of Public Works (DOW) has released an overview of construction permit applications submitted and approved during 2025.

According to the report, between January 6, 2025, and December 28, 2025, DOW received and processed a significant number of requests for construction permits across the island.

2025 Construction Permit Overview:

• Construction permit applications submitted: 1,043

• Construction permits approved: 945

• Construction permits rejected: 268

• Construction permits collected: 906

DOW also reminded residents who have recently acquired land of the required documentation needed to apply for a construction permit.

Required Documents for a Residential Construction Permit

1. House plans (architectural drawings) – 2 copies

2. Site location plan – 2 copies

3. Structural drawings and calculations – 2 copies

4. Notarial deed or Ministerial Decree – 1 copy

5. Valid identification – 1 copy

6. Completed DOW application form

7. Payment of 200 florins

Required Documents for a Commercial Building Permit

1. Commercial building plans – 4 copies

2. Site location plan – 4 copies

3. Structural drawings and calculations – 2 copies

4. Notarial deed or Ministerial Decree – 1 copy

5. Valid identification – 1 copy

6. Completed DOW application form

7. Completed DTI form

8. Payment of 200 florins

Once a permit is approved, applicants must pay any remaining balance at the time of collection. Permits must be collected within 180 days, otherwise they will be cancelled and a new application must be submitted.

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