Change of User Permit Fees / Charges

A Change of User Permit is required when a property owner or tenant intends to use a premises for a purpose different from what it was originally approved for — for example, converting a residential house into a commercial office, or changing a retail shop into a restaurant. The permit is governed by the Physical Planning Act and local zoning regulations. Issuing Authority: County Physical Planning Department

Conversion Type	Permit Fee (KES)
Residential to commercial (small)	10,000 – 30,000
Residential to commercial (large)	30,000 – 80,000
Commercial to industrial	20,000 – 60,000
Agricultural to residential / commercial	30,000 – 100,000
Mixed-use conversion	20,000 – 70,000
Application processing fee	5,000 – 10,000
Environmental Impact Assessment (where required)	50,000 – 200,000+

Applications are assessed by the county physical planning committee and may require public participation notices, particularly where the proposed change affects neighbours or the character of the area. Processing takes 30 to 90 days.

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