Building permits: Ending the complex fee system - The changes approved by the Cabinet

The Cyprus Council of Ministers has approved a Ministry of Interior proposal to reform building permit fee regulations. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou stated that the goal is to eliminate the current complex calculation system in favor of a clear, uniform framework that removes geographic cost variations and tiered area-based fees. This reform aims to accelerate processing times, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance transparency for developers and citizens. These changes are part of a broader initiative that has already successfully issued thousands of permits under expedited procedures.