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Article 38 public-private agreements

A legal route to formal water service for consolidated communities and subdivisions of irregular origin, through agreements with AyA or ASADAS.

The problem

Many established subdivisions were never formal developments, so they cannot obtain water services the normal way. Article 38 of the Urban Planning Law opens a legal route through public-private agreements — few firms know how to execute it.

How we do it

  • Eligibility diagnosis
  • Complete technical-legal file
  • Institutional filing and follow-up
  • Approved agreement and construction

Proven experience

A productized service with set fees (from ₡3.2M). Active file: Hermosa Palms agreement, Jacó.

Applicable Costa Rican regulations

  • Artículo 38 de la Ley de Planificación Urbana (N.º 4240)
  • Reglamento para la aplicación del Art. 38 en obras de acueducto y alcantarillado (AyA, 2007)
  • Directriz 061-MP-MIVAH-S-MINAE-MAG (predios consolidados, La Gaceta 2019)
  • Manual de procedimientos de inversión privada en obras de interés público (Acuerdo AyA 2009-190)

Frequently asked questions

Does my community qualify?

If the subdivision has existed for years, lots are consolidated and there is no formal network, very likely yes. The initial diagnosis confirms it.

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