Permit Status
Environmental and Tourism authorizations obtained. CONFOTUR provisional active. MIVED construction license VUC2184-2025 issued on 27 July 2026 — every Zone 1 permit is now in hand.
Permit Status at a Glance
Land Use
Permit Obtained
Environmental Authorization
Permit Obtained
Tourism Authorization
Permit Obtained
CONFOTUR Tax Status
Provisional Active
Construction Permits (MIVED)
License Issued
Permit Details
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Summary
Permanently secured. No zoning restrictions.
Details
The Carta de No Objeción de Uso de Suelo was issued by the Ayuntamiento of Las Terrenas on August 5, 2024. This confirms Sienna's legal right to develop the property with no land use restrictions or zoning challenges. This permit is permanent and unconditional.
What This Means for You
Your investment sits on land with clear, undisputed development rights — the foundation every other permit builds on.
Summary
Full environmental compliance confirmed after comprehensive review.
Details
Filed February 2, 2024. The process included a preliminary site inspection (March 2024), Terms of Reference issuance (April 2024), a second public hearing (February 2025), and a complete Environmental Impact Study. The definitive authorization has been granted by the Ministerio de Medio Ambiente.
What This Means for You
Sienna's sustainable development practices have been fully validated by the Dominican government. This protects the natural environment surrounding your property and ensures long-term property value. This was one of the two most complex permits in the process — it's done.
Summary
Sienna is officially classified as a tourism development project.
Details
Filed February 2, 2024. The process included slope analysis, site evaluation, and final review by the Dirección de Planificación y Proyectos (DPP) of the Ministerio de Turismo. The definitive authorization has been granted.
What This Means for You
This confirms Sienna qualifies for tourism development benefits and is the prerequisite for CONFOTUR tax exemptions. Combined with the environmental authorization, both foundational government approvals are now complete.
Summary
Provisionally active under Resolution 203-2024. Final classification in process.
Details
Provisional classification was granted under Resolution No. 203-2024 on October 2, 2024, and extended by Resolución 61-2026. The definitive classification was filed in July 2026 and is pending. Environmental and Tourism definitive permits are secured.
What This Means for You
On the villas Sienna builds and delivers, the first buyer is expected to benefit from the transfer-tax, property-tax and rental-income-tax exemptions for up to 15 years, counted from the completion of the project’s construction and equipping works. The income-tax and transfer-tax benefits take effect with the definitive resolution, which is pending; exemptions are confirmed in writing during due diligence. Estimated savings: $95K–$485K depending on villa type (developer-built villas only).
How CONFOTUR Law 158-01 works →Summary
Definitive construction license granted for the entire Zone 1 project.
Details
MIVED — the Ministerio de la Vivienda, Hábitat y Edificaciones — issued construction license VUC2184-2025 on 27 July 2026, through its Dirección de Tramitación, Tasación y Licencias. It covers the complete Zone 1 project: 30 two-storey single-family villas (one 5-bedroom, three 4-bedroom, eighteen 3-bedroom, seven 2-bedroom and one 1-bedroom) plus ten single-storey buildings holding three commercial units, access control, the power generator, offices, garage, storage and service areas with parking. The structural system is reinforced concrete walls and frames combined with steel frames. Licensed owner: Promontorio del Jamito — EUDA Inversiones, S.A. Architect of record: Arq. Carla Marsella Frías García (CODIA 40645).
What This Means for You
The last construction approval is in hand. Nothing on site depends on a provisional permit any more — the model villa, the streets and every Founders Villa are covered by a definitive license, and the villa mix written into your contract is the mix the government approved.
Construction Milestones
| Milestone | Timeline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MIVED Construction License | 27 July 2026 | Issued — License VUC2184-2025 |
| Model Villa Construction Start | November 2026 | Scheduled |
| Streets and Utilities | July 2026 | Under Way |
| Founders Villas Start (2 villas) | Before end of 2026 | Planned |
| Model & Founders Villas Delivery | Q3–Q4 2027 | Projected — 10 months after start |
Timeline last verified August 2026. Dates reflect current government processing estimates and are updated as milestones complete.
Where Sienna Stands Today
Definitive permits obtained
Both Environmental and Tourism authorizations — the two longest and most complex permits in Dominican development — have been granted in full. These are not provisional. They are final.
Tax benefits: provisional
CONFOTUR provisional classification has been in effect since October 2024 (extended by Resolución 61-2026). The definitive classification was filed in July 2026 and is pending. The 15-year exemption window runs from the completion of the project’s construction and equipping works.
Construction starting
MIVED issued the full construction license (VUC2184-2025) on 27 July 2026, so no permit is left pending. Street and utility work began in July 2026; the model villa (from November 2026) and the two Founders Villas start before the end of 2026.
Legal oversight
All permit filings managed by Santroni Parsons — see the partners page for the full legal and regulatory team.
Questions About Our Permits?
Our legal team can walk you through every filing, timeline, and document. Full permit documentation is available upon request.