The OC is the last approval in a house's life, and the one most often forgotten until a water connection, a bank or a buyer asks for it.
What the OC Confirms
- The building was constructed according to the sanctioned plan.
- Setbacks, height and floors match the approval.
- Required safety and service provisions are in place.
Do You Need One?
| Situation | OC |
|---|---|
| Individual house on a small plot, up to about 7 m high | Exempt — within a plot-area limit; confirm current limit on BuildNow |
| Individual house above those limits | Required |
| Multi-unit or taller buildings | Required |
Telangana moved OC applications for GHMC, HMDA and DTCP areas onto BuildNow along with building permissions. Because published summaries disagree on the exact exemption threshold, check the portal or ask your licensed technical person before assuming you are exempt.
How to Apply
- Complete construction as per the approved plan.
- Your licensed technical person prepares completion documents.
- Apply on BuildNow with the required details and fees.
- The authority may inspect; deviations are flagged.
- The OC is issued once requirements are met.
Why It Matters
| Need | Role of the OC |
|---|---|
| Permanent water and sewer connection | Commonly required by the water board, with small-building exceptions |
| Home loans | Banks often ask for it |
| Sale | Buyers and their banks check it |
| Peace of mind | Confirms the house matches its approval |
The Short Version
Build exactly as approved, check on BuildNow whether your house is exempt, and if not, apply for the OC as soon as construction is complete — before you need it for water, a loan or a sale.
