Tunisia Parliament Committee Approves Draft Law to Regularize Non-Compliant Buildings

Tunisia's parliament has taken a significant step toward resolving a long-standing administrative headache for thousands of citizens and property developers. The Assembly of Representatives of the People's strategic planning commission has approved a draft law designed to regularize constructions that do not comply with building permits.

The proposed legislation seeks to reactivate and update aspects of a 2015 law. Its primary goal is to enable individuals and businesses with non-compliant structures to legalize their legal status. This will also grant them access to essential public utility connections, such as water and electricity networks. Furthermore, the initiative is anticipated to provide a financial boost to local authorities.

During commission deliberations, lawmakers reached a consensus, hailing the proposal as a solution to pressing issues. Many citizens have faced difficulties accessing public services, and economic projects have been stalled due to administrative non-compliance. The commission meticulously reviewed the text, article by article, adopting amendments and a new structure unanimously before approving the final version. A report will now be prepared for submission to a plenary session vote.

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It is about reactivating and updating certain provisions of Law No. 11 of 2015, to allow offenders to regularize their legal situation, obtain authorizations for connection to public networks, and replenish local finances in the process.