Register a construction project with NCA
National Construction Authority · sources read 2 Oct 2026
The developer (not the contractor) must register every construction project with NCA within 30 days of awarding the contract. Register on NCA's OPRS portal (oprs.nca.go.ke). Registration is currently free.
- Fee
- FreeProject registration (currently free)
- Deadline
- Register within 30 days of awarding the contract
- Where
- Online on NCA's OPRS portal (oprs.nca.go.ke), or at the nearest NCA regional or liaison office.
What you need
- Your contractor and any sub-contractor must be NCA-registered with a valid licence for this financial year
- Engineers, architect and quantity surveyor registered with their boards (EBK, BORAQS) with valid licences
- Approved architectural and structural drawings
- County planning approvals (permits, letters or PPA2)
- Other approvals where they apply, such as NEMA, EPRA, WRA and KCAA
- Bill of quantities summary page, signed and stamped by the quantity surveyor
- A copy of the developer's KRA PIN
- The signed contract or agreement between you and the contractor
- Supervision commitment letters from the consultants, or your contracts with them
Steps
- Award the job to an NCA-registered contractor. From the award date you have 30 days to register the project.
- Go to oprs.nca.go.ke, create a developer account and apply for the project compliance certificate.
- Need help? Visit the nearest NCA regional or liaison office.
Watch out
- Registering is your job as the developer, even for a private home. Don't assume the contractor has done it.
- Once registered, your project should show on NCA's 'Search Approved Projects' page. Search by project ID or your name to confirm.
Who can apply
- Developers or project owners, for any project, commercial or private. The contractor does not register it for you.
Official sources (4)
- Project Registration nca.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Search Approved Projects nca.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Citizen Service Delivery Charter nca.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- NCA Projects Portal (OPRS) oprs.nca.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026