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French Building Permit for a House (Cerfa 13406) in short
Cerfa 13406*17 is the French building permit application form for a detached house and/or its outbuildings (PCMI). It is used to build or extend a house or its outbuildings, or to demolish and rebuild. You file it with the town hall, and the review period is normally 2 months for a house.
| Issued by | Ministère chargé de l'urbanisme (formulaire diffusé par Service Public) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 13406*17 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | The landowner or their representative, the buyer, a company authorised by the owner, a joint owner, a building manager or co-owner, or the beneficiary of an expropriation. If several people apply together, they attach the additional applicants sheet. |
| Who receives it | The town hall (mairie) where the land is located, or its planning department. In Paris, the Bureau accueil et service à l'usager (Basu). |
| Where to send it | At the town hall, by hand or by registered post with acknowledgement of receipt, or online as your town allows. On paper you need 4 complete files plus 5 extra copies of the location plan, site plan and cross section. In Paris, filing is online only with the Basu. |
| Deadline | No filing deadline, but you need the permit before starting work. For a house, the review period is 2 months from filing a complete file. The town hall has 1 month to ask for missing documents, and you then have 3 months to send them. |
| Fee | Filing is free. Planning taxes may be due, based on a declaration to the tax office within 90 days of completing the work. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF · Official instructions |
What changed
The official form record says version 13406*17 has been valid since 1 July 2026.
How to fill out French Building Permit for a House (Cerfa 13406), line by line
| Box 1 | Applicant identity Section 1.1 for an individual or 1.2 for a legal entity (name, SIRET, representative). |
| Box 2 | Applicant contact details Address, phone and email. You can choose to receive letters by electronic registered mail. |
| Box 3 | The land Address and land registry references, then the legal status of the land (subdivision, planning certificate, etc.). |
| Box 4.1 | Architect An architect is required if the floor area is over 150 m², and always for a legal entity other than a farm. |
| Boxes 4.3 to 4.5 | Project, footprint and floor area table Extra project details, ground footprint and existing, created and removed floor area by use. |
| Box 5 | Demolition Fill in if the project includes demolition: approximate build date, full or partial demolition, number of homes demolished. |
| Box 6 | Road and network contribution Only if the land is subject to the PVR contribution and the owner is not the applicant. |
| Box 7 | Related legislation Say whether the project falls under other rules, for example another permit already requested or a duty to connect to a heating network. |
| Box 8 | Undertaking and signature The applicant confirms they are entitled to apply, certifies the information and notes the tax declaration due within 90 days of completion. |
| Checklist | Attached documents Location plan, site plan, cross section, project notice, elevation and roof plans, a visual insertion document, near and far photos, and the RE 2020 certificate where it applies. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using this form for a project that is not a detached house or its outbuildings. Other buildings use a different building permit form.
- Not using an architect when the floor area is over 150 m².
- Filing one paper file instead of 4 complete files and extra plan copies.
- Leaving out a required document, such as the site photos or the visual insertion document.
- Starting work before the permit is granted, or without posting the sign on site.
- Forgetting the RE 2020 certificate for a new build or extension.
- Not making the tax declaration within 90 days of completing the work.
Questions about French Building Permit for a House (Cerfa 13406)
Which cerfa is the French building permit for a house?
Cerfa 13406*17, the building permit application for a detached house and/or its outbuildings (PCMI). For other buildings, Service Public points to the separate building permit form.
How long does the review take?
2 months for a house, from filing a complete file. With no reply by the end of that period, the permit is tacitly granted. Periods differ in protected areas.
How many copies do I file at the town hall?
In the general case, 4 complete files, plus 5 extra copies of the location plan, site plan and cross section.
Do I need an architect?
Yes if the floor area is over 150 m². A legal entity other than a farm must always use an architect.
Can I apply online?
Yes, as your town allows. In Paris, filing is online only with the Basu.
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Sources
Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the Ministère chargé de l'urbanisme or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
- https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/R11637
- https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F1986
- https://www.formulaires.service-public.gouv.fr/gf/showFormulaireSignaletiqueConsulter.do?numCerfa=13406
- https://www.formulaires.service-public.gouv.fr/gf/cerfa_13406.do
- https://www.formulaires.service-public.gouv.fr/gf/getNotice.do?cerfaNotice=51434&cerfaFormulaire=13406