Builders ask to suspend the new MIVED fees for being "disproportionate"

The Dominican Association of Builders and Housing Developers (ACOPROVI) expressed concern and requested the suspension of the new tariff for obtaining construction licenses and inspection services, imposed by the Ministry of Housing and Buildings (MIVED). "Acoprovi calls for institutional dialogue and the suspension of the measure, in order to find balanced solutions that guarantee the sustainability of the sector without undermining the regulatory role of the State or the principles of legality and equity that should govern all public policy," expressed Acoprovi in a statement. The most important guild in the sector considers that these rates are disproportionate. They highlighted that the construction sector represents one of the main drivers of the national economy, generating jobs, investment, and collective well-being. They understand that the new tariff scale and any other structural changes in the sector's regulation must be carefully considered and discussed with all stakeholders involved.

They also reiterated their willingness to work jointly with the authorities and other sectors involved to ensure a fair regulatory framework.

The new established rates stipulated that construction licenses should not have the fixed price of RD$6,000 that was previously in place, but rather be calculated at 0.1% of the appraised value of the project.

In residential projects of up to two levels, inspections will cost RD$5,500 on weekdays and RD$11,000 on Saturdays, for both vertical and horizontal elements.

For residential constructions of more than two levels, prices vary according to the level's dimension. Up to 500 square meters, each technical visit costs RD$5,500 on regular days and RD$11,000 on Saturdays.

For surfaces between 500 and 1,500 square meters, the cost increased to RD$8,500 or RD$17,000, respectively; for more than 1,500 meters, it's RD$14,000 on regular days and RD$28,000 on Saturdays.