Archive · 30 Jul 2026
AP Building Rules Amended to Speed Approvals
The state of Andhra Pradesh in India has changed its building rules to make it easier and faster for people to build houses and offices.
Buildings that are 24 metres tall or taller are now called high‑rises.
Builders can start work up to 24 metres high before getting a fire safety certificate.
They can also pay a city fee in six smaller payments over three years.
New big buildings must have electric car charging stations.
Projects with many homes must include shared facilities like crèches and gyms.
These changes are meant to speed up construction while keeping safety and planning standards in check.
Andhra Pradesh amended its 2017 Building Rules to speed approvals and attract investment.
New rules classify buildings 24 metres or taller as high‑rises and allow phased fire clearances up to 24 metres.
Developers can pay the City‑Level Infrastructure Impact Fee in six equal instalments over three years and renew expired permits.
Mandatory EV charging infrastructure for new commercial complexes, housing societies, and townships over 5,000 sq metres.
Group housing projects with 100+ units must provide common amenities like creches, and high‑rises may include environmental deck floors.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh state government, Municipal Administration Minister Ponguru Narayana, Principal Secretary S Suresh Kumar
- What
- Amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Building Rules, 2017
- When
- July 29, 2024
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India (Amaravati)
- Why
- To remove procedural delays, expedite approvals, attract investment, and ensure safety
- Amendment Date
- July 29, 2024
- Rule Amended
- Andhra Pradesh Building Rules, 2017
- High-rise Threshold
- 24 metres
- Infrastructure Fee Payment
- Six instalments over three years
- EV Charging Requirement
- Mandatory for developments ≥5,000 sq metres
