Stop losing sleep over property compliance.
From Certificate of Occupancy to building permits, Governor's Consent to short-let licensing — Porchplus handles every layer of Nigerian and West African property compliance, so you can focus on your portfolio.
The problem
Nigerian property compliance is broken.
Multiple agencies. Manual processes. Rampant fraud. Most landlords just skip compliance — until it costs them everything.
10+ agencies
LASPPPA, LASRERA, Land Registry, LIRS, Fire Service, SURCON, ESVARBON — each with their own requirements, offices, and timelines.
Rampant fraud
Fake survey plans, forged deeds, and fraudulent C of Os are widespread. Verification requires physical registry visits most landlords can't make.
Months of delays
A C of O can take 3 months to 2 years. Governor's Consent averages 16 weeks. Incomplete documents restart the clock every time.
Costly middlemen
Information asymmetry breeds extraction. Unofficial 'facilitation fees' are standard — you pay more, wait longer, and still aren't sure the documents are real.
Services
Every permit. Every licence. Handled.
We manage the full lifecycle of property compliance — from application to approval — with real humans tracking every step.
Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)
End-to-end C of O application and processing. We handle the paperwork, registry visits, and follow-ups — you get notified when it's done.
Governor's Consent
Mandatory for all property transfers in Nigeria. We prepare Land Form 1c, Deed of Assignment, survey plan, and tax clearance — and track the application to approval.
Building & Development Permits
Planning permit applications to LASPPPA (Lagos), Department of Development Control (Abuja), and state planning boards. Fully digital for Lagos via the new EPPPS portal.
Title Verification & Due Diligence
SURCON-certified survey plan verification, Land Registry search, and fraud detection before you buy, lease, or finance a property. Prevents costly title disputes.
Fire Safety Certificate
Required for all commercial and multi-unit residential buildings. We liaise with the Federal Fire Service or Abuja Fire Service on your behalf.
Land Use Charge & Property Tax
Annual Land Use Charge calculation, filing, and payment for Lagos landlords. We also set automated reminders so you never miss the 15% early-payment discount.
Short-Let & HORC Tax Compliance
Short-let operators in Lagos must register with LIRS for HORC tax (5% on accommodation). We handle registration, filing, and ongoing compliance.
Estate Agency & LASRERA Licensing
Property managers and agents must be licensed under LASRERA (Lagos) and ESVARBON. We guide practitioners through registration, exams, and renewal.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Required for housing estates and large-scale developments. We coordinate with NESREA and the Federal Ministry of Environment for Category I & II approvals.
Process
Compliance in 4 steps.
Tell us what you need
Select your service, property location, and upload what you already have. Takes under 5 minutes.
We review & validate
Our compliance team checks your documents and flags any gaps before submission — zero rejected applications.
We file & track
We submit to the relevant agency (LASPPPA, Land Registry, LIRS, etc.) and follow up until approved.
You get notified
Approval arrives in your Porchplus dashboard, with the original documents stored securely on your profile.
Coverage
Where we operate.
Full compliance coverage in Lagos and Abuja, expanding across Nigeria and West Africa.
Lagos State
Agencies
- LASPPPA
- LASRERA
- Lagos Land Registry
- LIRS
- Federal Fire Service
Services
Abuja (FCT)
Agencies
- Dept. of Development Control
- FCT Land Directorate
- Abuja Fire Service
Services
Other States
Agencies
- State Planning Boards
- State Land Registries
- SURCON Offices
Services
Ghana
Agencies
- Ghana Lands Commission
- Metropolitan/District Assemblies (MMDAs)
- EPA Ghana
Services
Our network
Built on verified partnerships.
We work directly with government portals, regulatory bodies, licensed law firms, and certified surveyors — no unverified middlemen.
Government Portals
LASPPPA / EPPPS
Lagos digital planning permit portal — fully integrated
Lagos Land Registry
Electronic C of O and property search
LIRS / LOLA Portal
Land Use Charge and HORC tax payments
Abuja Dept. of Dev. Control
Planning permits and compliance verification for FCT
Regulatory Bodies
LASRERA
Lagos real estate practitioner licensing and registry
ESVARBON
Estate Surveyors & Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria
SURCON
Surveyors Council of Nigeria — certified survey verification
ARCON
Architects Registration Council — drawing validation
Legal & Compliance Partners
Resolution Law NG
Title verification, Governor's Consent, property due diligence
CHAMAN Law Firm
Building permits, C of O applications, land litigation
Omonile Lawyer
Title document verification and fraud detection specialists
Survey & Cadastral
Geoinfotech
SURCON-registered land surveying and cadastral services
OME Land Surveyors
Certified survey plans, boundary demarcation
FAQ
Common questions.
Get your property fully compliant.
Start with a free compliance audit. We'll tell you exactly what permits and licences your portfolio is missing — and handle everything from there.