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Build a house in Uppsala Municipality
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Municipal plots are sold on the open market
OverviewUppsala sells municipal house plots through estate agents and other open channels; its former municipal plot queue ended in 2017. Review the current listing and check the plan, water services and map requirements before budgeting for a house.House plots for sale
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Planning & detailed development plansUppsala's plan search shows adopted plans and plans still being prepared. Search by address or property and open the right document; a plan in progress is not the same as the rules applying to a permit application today.Find detailed plans
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Find detailed plans
Search adopted and ongoing detailed plans by address or property.
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Prepare drawings for the chosen plot
Building permitsUppsala explains the drawings and documents needed for a building project. Start with the property's plan and show the house on the correct map in the site plan; check which other drawings your proposal needs.Drawings for a building projectFind detailed plans
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Drawings for a building project
Uppsala's guidance on application documents and drawings.
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Register the connection with Uppsala Vatten
Water & wastewaterA new property within the public service area is registered with Uppsala Vatten using a site plan and water-service drawing. The charge depends on services, plot area and dwelling units; request an estimate for your property.Register a water connectionEstimate connection charge
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Register a water connection
Uppsala Vatten's registration and drawing requirements for a new property.
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Estimate connection charge
Uppsala Vatten's estimate based on services, plot area and dwellings.
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Map A or C depends on location
Maps & documentsFor a new main building, Uppsala uses new-build Map A when the property is inside a detailed plan and/or Uppsala Vatten's service area. Map C applies outside both; choose from the actual plot's position.New-build Maps A and C
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New-build Maps A and C
Which map is used for a new main building in different locations.
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The municipality extends beyond the city
Living in UppsalaA location in Uppsala city and one in a smaller community can mean very different journeys, services and water conditions. Use the address when comparing daily life and building options, rather than the municipality name alone.Find detailed plansHouse plots for sale
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Municipality information helps you find local rules, fees and resources. With Bilby, you can also investigate the conditions for an individual plot.
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House plots for sale
Uppsala's municipal plot sales and former plot queue.
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