The aim of this study is to propose a method for determining the evaluation scope of mineral resources overlaid by construction projects. The determination principles for evaluation scope of underground mine overlaid by the construction project are introduced, the vertical section method is employed to design the boundaries of safety pillars based on the mine displacement angles which represent the allowable values of surface deformation and the evaluation scope of underground mine overlaid by the planar engineering and linear engineering are analyzed through cases. The research results can provide references for route optimization of project or mining right compensation.