Alterations, repairs and demolition

Minor repairs and alterations, the alteration permit, the demolition permit and the burnt and demolished buildings form.

Time
Demolition permit within 15 days at the latest (Regulation on the Demolition of Buildings); alteration permit within 30 days at the latest (Law No. 3194, Art. 22)
Fee
Minor alterations and repairs: residential 50 ₺/m², commercial 150 ₺/m² · alteration permit application 5.000 ₺ · demolition permit: residential 50 ₺/m², commercial 75 ₺/m² · burnt and demolished buildings form 5.000 ₺ (2026 fee schedule, VAT included)

Who can apply

The owner of the building or their legally authorised representative.

Required documents

  • Written request (dilekçe)
  • For an alteration permit: a design showing the change
  • For a demolition permit: the documents listed in the Regulation on the Demolition of Buildings (Binaların Yıkılması Hakkında Yönetmelik), namely the demolition plan and the documents on those responsible for the demolition

How it works

  1. Minor repairs and alterations that do not affect the load-bearing structure, such as painting, plastering, cladding, joinery, installations and roof repairs, do not require a permit.
  2. An alteration permit is required for work that affects a load-bearing element or changes the usable area of the building.
  3. The demolition permit is issued within 15 days at the latest after a complete application.
  4. Once the demolition is complete, the burnt and demolished buildings form is drawn up by the Municipality within 30 days.

Good to know

  • Thermal insulation, a solar energy system for the building’s own needs and conversion to natural gas do not require a permit; however, the Municipality’s permission, a design and a written undertaking are required.
  • For waste from alterations and demolition: Excavation and construction waste.

Legal basis

  • 3194 sayılı İmar Kanunu md. 21, 22
  • Planlı Alanlar İmar Yönetmeliği md. 59
  • Binaların Yıkılması Hakkında Yönetmelik md. 7, 10
  • Ula Belediye Meclisinin 16.10.2025 tarihli ve 60 sayılı kararı (2026 Ücret Tarifesi)