Keep and renew a federal beach zone concession (ZOFEMAT)
If you use the federal beach zone in front of your property, you need a SEMARNAT concession. Pay its yearly duties, use it only as authorized, and renew it before it expires.
Why it matters
Unpaid duties or unauthorized structures can lead to fines or loss of the concession.
Who helps
A gestor can file with SEMARNAT for you, or you can file yourself. Your attorney handles the transfer when you sell.
What to do: Pay your beach zone concession's yearly duties and renew it before it expires.
Documents
- Concession title and plan
- Yearly payment receipts
- Renewal request before expiry
Costs Estimate
- Annual ZOFEMAT duties.
- Gestor for renewal.
Estimates only. Get written quotes.
Common mistakes
- Building permanent structures the concession doesn't allow.
- Letting it lapse.
Say it in Spanish
- Quiero solicitar la prórroga de mi concesión de zona federal.
I want to renew my federal zone concession.
Terms
Confirm the details for your case with your notario or attorney.
Common questions
What is ZOFEMAT?
The federal maritime-terrestrial zone, generally the first 20 m inland from high tide. Nobody owns it; you can only hold a concession to use it.
Do I need a concession for my beachfront patio?
If it sits in the federal zone, yes. Check the survey line and any existing concession before buying.