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Apply for building plan approval

Building plan approval in Cross River State is processed by the Ministry of Lands with CRGIA. Starts here, completed by the ministry.

You can use this service if:

  • you are an individual resident of Cross River State
  • you are a business operating in Cross River State
  • survey plan
  • architectural and structural drawings
  • tax clearance

Formula-based (length × breadth × height × rate) Payment is one-off.

Apply here — Cross River State handles this service for you and files it with Cross River State Ministry of Lands on your behalf. No extra trip.

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You'll need to sign in to your Cross River State account to apply. If you don't have one, you can create one using your NIN (for individuals) or CAC number (for businesses).

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What you get

At the end, you will receive your stamped approved building plan.

How to apply

  1. Sign in to your Cross River State account.
  2. Fill in the online form with your details.
  3. Check your answers and submit.
  4. A state officer will review your application. You'll receive a stamped approved building plan — usually within 5 working days.

After you apply

You can check the status of your application at any time from your account. We'll also send you an email update when the status changes.