Service
Permits, support and citizen services
What we offer, what you need to bring, and how long it takes. Service standards are set out in the Assembly’s Client Service Charter
Building & Construction Permit
Apply for a development permit before starting any building project. Submit site plan, drawings and indenture at the Physical Planning office.
Pick up and complete the application form
Attach site plan and drawings
Pay assessed fee
Site inspection and permit issuance
Up to 3 months (statutory)
Business Operating Permit
Every business operating within the district must register annually with the Assembly and pay the assessed business operating permit fee.
Business inspection and assessment
Bill issued by Revenue Unit
Payment at the Assembly cash office
Certificate collected
5 working days
Agricultural Extension Services
Free advisory visits for cocoa and food crop farmers, pest and disease management, improved planting material and farmer group formation.
Visit the Department of Agriculture
Register your farm or group
Schedule an extension officer visit
Within 2 weeks of request
Birth & Death Registration Support
Guidance and referral to the Births and Deaths Registry desk for certificates required for school, travel and estate matters.
Report at the front desk
Complete registry forms
Verification and issuance
Same day referral
Street Naming & Property Addressing
Obtain your official property address and house number from the district Street Naming and Property Addressing database.
Submit property details
Field verification
Address plate assignment
10 working days
Social Welfare & Disability Support
Access the District Assembly Common Fund disability allocation, child welfare services and LEAP beneficiary assistance.
Application to Social Welfare desk
Assessment by the committee
Disbursement or referral
Quarterly disbursement cycle
Reports, plans and budgets
The Assembly publishes its plans, budgets and progress reports for public scrutiny.
Composite Budget, 2025 – 2028
Annual Progress Report, 2023
Client Service Charter, 2023
Procurement Plan Report, 2023
Annual Action Plan, 2025
Annual Action Plan, 2024
Annual Account, 2022
Medium Term Development Plan (2022 – 2025)
Land, people & livelihoods
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