This page covers Cambodia’s land and construction framework, including land use, ownership and tenure, zoning, cadastral administration, building permits, project approvals, urban development, and standards for construction activities and property development. It tracks policy developments, regulation updates, government actions, enforcement measures, compliance requirements, and institutional governance affecting developers, landholders, contractors, investors, and public authorities. The page provides structured updates on official developments, regulatory implementation, and ongoing monitoring of Cambodia’s land administration and construction oversight to support reliable reference, risk assessment, and compliance review.
The Minister of Inspection and the Minister of Public Works and Transport joined the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction to lead an inter-ministerial meeting on land occupancy issues affecting citizens in Phnom Penh. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on 20 March 2026.
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction announced that the Tuol Kouk Ampil archeological site in Preyng Chour village, Phnom Lieb commune, Preah Netr Preah district, Banteay Meanchey province has been registered as public state land. The 5,386-square-meter plot, parcel number 108, is technically registered under land and cadastral law, held by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts under the cultural heritage protection law, and managed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance under state property management law.
A working group of the General Department of Land Management and Urban Planning, led by its Director General, met to review and revise the draft instruction on managing new building construction and changes in building use. The draft focuses on constructions that create noise, odor, aesthetic and public order impacts.
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction announced the distribution of immovable property ownership certificates and the invalidation of existing possession or holding certificates for land in 12 villages in Kien Svay district, Kandal province. The process will take place from 18–24 March 2026 at the Kien Svay district hall.
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction reported the third day of receiving applications to transfer ownership for customers of Leng Navatra Borey, Project 6A and Chraem Muoy Roy. Over the first two days, a total of 469 land plots were submitted for ownership transfer at the ministry.
The Trust Regulator and the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction held a discussion on proposed amendments to the Land Law and on ownership transfer and construction issues involving immovable trust property. The update has reference value because it records inter-agency coordination on legal treatment of trust assets under Cambodia’s land law framework.
The Cambodia Architects Council held a meeting with GUBIC Co., Ltd. on company development, possible institutional cooperation, and professional matters including architect registration. The update has reference value because it records official discussion points relevant to professional governance in the architecture sector.
Announcement on the deferment of land title distribution for 23 villages in Tuol Preah Commune highlights a key administrative update in land registration, contributing to the long-term archiving of Cambodia’s land governance process.
This update reports on a consultation led by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction to develop a technical framework roadmap for building energy efficiency, involving multiple ministries and international partners, providing long-term reference for Cambodia’s energy efficiency governance in the construction sector.
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has issued an official safety notice regarding an unstable building at the former Khmer Putra Primary School, requiring occupants to relocate within 30 days. This notice establishes clear safety protocols and government measures for abandoned or hazardous buildings, serving as a long-term reference for urban safety and property management.
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