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Communication Mast Permit

Permit for erection, operation or renewal of a commercial communication mast.

Who needs it

Telecommunications/infrastructure operators and other entities proposing commercial communication masts.

Must comply with planning and applicable telecommunications/infrastructure requirements.

Instrument type: Infrastructure Permit

Related requirements noted by the issuing authority: Development permission; land/ownership documentation; other sector approvals where applicable

Fees

KCCA published schedule: UGX 500,000 per annum.

Annual fee; KCCA notes permits for masts are paid for before/at issuance as applicable.

Documents required

  • Application and relevant land/planning/technical documentation.

Steps to apply

  1. 1Submit application
  2. 2Technical/planning assessment
  3. 3Approval
  4. 4Payment
  5. 5Permit
Apply on the KCCA Smart Permit system

Key facts

Processing time
Subject to technical assessment.
Validity / renewal
Annual.
Legal basis
Physical Planning Act, 2010 and applicable building/planning and telecommunications framework.
Owner: KCCA Directorate of Physical PlanningLast reviewed: 18 August 2026