Occupation Certificate Fees and Charges

An Occupation Certificate is the final regulatory milestone in any construction project. It is issued by the county government upon completion of a building, confirming that the structure has been built in accordance with the approved plans, complies with all relevant building codes and safety standards, and is fit for occupation. No building may legally be occupied without a valid Occupation Certificate. Issuing Authority: County Government Physical Planning / Building Inspectorate Department

Building Category	Certificate Fee (KES)
Small residential house (under 100 m²)	5,000 – 15,000
Medium residential house (100 – 300 m²)	15,000 – 40,000
Large residential house / maisonette	40,000 – 80,000
Apartment block (per unit)	2,000 – 5,000 per unit
Small commercial building	20,000 – 60,000
Large commercial / mixed-use building	60,000 – 200,000
Industrial building / warehouse	40,000 – 150,000
Inspection fee (prior to certificate)	5,000 – 20,000

The application requires a final inspection by a county building inspector, a valid Fire Clearance Certificate, an NCA completion certificate, and sign-off from the project architect and structural engineer. Occupation Certificates should be retained by the property owner indefinitely as they are frequently required during property transactions and mortgage applications.

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