ligui - 12-8-2017 at 05:51 AM
How much does an environmental study on property run ? Who would do the study for you in the loreto area ?
Thanks
Russ - 12-8-2017 at 11:39 AM
Really good question! I extended my lot 3 years ago and wanted to put a couple storage buildings and a plant border on it. I checked with a lawyer I
had dealt with in La Paz and she quoted me $12,000 usd. Needles to say that seems outrageous. I would like to hear others experience dealing with
this. Right now I just pay more in taxes no improvements.
BigWooo - 12-10-2017 at 05:01 AM
We did our EIS in 2009, in the municipio of Comondu. The cost of the EIS alone was $9000 dollars. Added to that was the cost of the engineer who
prepared and submitted the study. Additionally, if you have a fideicomiso, you have to involve the bank since the property is technically in the
banks name, the bank has to actually submit the application, which they are happy to do and charge you for. I'd say $12,000 + is about correct.
Bob and Susan - 12-10-2017 at 05:49 AM
i understand now the fine for NOT having it is around $30,000usa
best to get it done ASAP
RnR - 12-10-2017 at 08:09 AM
The going price for an EIS does seem to be in the range of $10,000 to $15,000 USD and can take more than a year to be finalized.
The requirement to complete an EIS prior to any type of construction activity was passed into law around 1997, (or so).
The study involves four to six specialists analyzing the subject property's vegetation species, soil type, erosion potential, hydrology, etc., ad
finitum.
The end result is usually a report that specifies a few plants to be conserved, transplanted, or replaced, and the installation of a self-contained
mini sewage treatment plant. Nothing wrong with these recommendations, but, it shouldn't cost $15K to come up with a basically "rubber stamped"
development permit for an average risk residential parcel.
Now for the rant -
The enforcement of these permits and the subsequent non-compliance fines seem to be targeted at affluent communities or neighborhoods of ex-pats with
the ability to pay. Didn't Profepa make a sweep through the Punta Chivato area a few years ago?
In mixed communities, no local Mexican National would EVER consider starting or abiding by this permit process. The cost of his whole house may not
equal the cost of the EIS permit.
The "local" simply clears every living blade of vegetation on his property, digs a hole for a simple septic tank or cesspool pit, throws up some block
walls for a house, and lives happily ever after. Sound or look familiar?
Bottom line -
The EIS is required by law, the cost is excessive and out of proportion to the local economy, and enforcement is sporadic and not applied uniformly.
Analyze your individual situation/risk tolerance and act accordingly.
Buena Suerte!
ligui - 12-10-2017 at 09:35 AM
Thanks guys , gives me a good idea of what is ahead of me .