The Buying Process
Building
Size
The application process changes based on size. Most importantly, different municipalities have different restrictions and guidelines for the maximum height of a residential structure and the amount of the total property that can be utilized for building.
If you are building an addition or structure that is smaller than seventy square meters, then you do not need to present the additional application supplements laid out in the permits section.
For the most part, the rules on size are very liberal. Heating costs are not relevant due to the climate. In the mountains, air conditioning is not a factor either. Costa Rican real estate has very few restrictions for size of stand-alone homes. There may be additional restrictions if you own property in a gated-community or another type of developmental association.
