Overview
Parliament has recently passed two landmark laws; the BUILDING CONTROL (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2026 and VALUATION ACT, 2026 that together reshape regulatory oversight, professional accountability, and the penalty regime across Uganda’s construction and valuation sectors. Both laws were assented to by the President on 19th February, 2026 and came into force on 19th March 2026. This alert summarizes the key provisions and what they mean for developers, engineers, architects andvaluers operating in Uganda.
PART I
BUILDING CONTROL (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2026 Parliament has introduced the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026 to close longstanding
regulatory deficiencies in the Building Control Act, Cap. 136. The Act restructures oversight institutions, tightens the permitting regime, and imposes substantially harsher penalties signalling a decisive legislative shift toward structural safety and professional accountability.
