SBCA is a regulatory and supervisory body whose Prime Function is to ensure that the approval of Building Plans and NOCs etc. are in confirmation with the existing Building & Town Planning Regulations.
Further, it promotes the implementation of the Karachi Master Plan or a concept plan or other development plan.
Public Sale Projects
SBCA promises to facilitate the general public by ensuring construction of Public Sale Buildings in accordance with the design specifications and as per the rates agreed upon by the purchaser and approved by the Authority.
Completion of building on time and provision of services as per agreement are also ensured by the Authority
Town Planning
SBCA is a regulatory and supervisory body. It implements Karachi Building and Town Planning Regulation in order to prevent waste in the use of, or otherwise preserve or protect, natural resources, and any other resources, investments or installations of a public agency.
Further, it promotes the implementation of the Karachi Master Plan or a concept plan or other development plan.
Demolition of Illegal Structures
SBCA is a regulatory and supervisory body. It implements Karachi Building and Town Planning Regulation. Any structures in violation of approved building plans are demolish.
Licensing of Professionals
Issue licenses to professionals, builders and developers under Karachi Building & Town Planning Regulations 2002. (Amendments up to date).
The quality, soundness and implementation of approved design/specifications is the sole responsibility of the concerned professionals licensed by SBCA.
Heritage Buildings
The Department may designate and declare a special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, ethnological, anthropological or national interest structures and forward the list of these designated structures to the Authority, as applicable, for enforcement of the writ.