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Building permit application fees vary depending on the type of project you are undertaking.

Building fees

Fees for building services are for the assessment, administration and inspection works to issue a building permit. Find out about fees and charges related to building permits and applications below.

Fees are current from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

You can also download the fee schedule [PDF].

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A State Government building permit levy is payable if cost of works is over $10,000. This levy is calculated by cost of works x 0.00128 (GST not applicable).

All fees except lodgement fee and online application fee may be varied by up to 20% by either the Manager City Planning or Co-ordinator Building Services.

DescriptionFee
(GST exempt)
Lodgement fee – residential$142.10
 Fee
(including GST)
Online application (see Note 1 below)$975
Single dwellingCost of works ÷ 90 or minimum fee of $3,200
Multi dwellings (Class 1)Cost of works ÷ 90 or minimum fee of $4,400
Dwelling additions including Dependent Persons Unit (DPU)Cost of works ÷ 95 or minimum fee of $1,800
Variations, change of builder or renewals$390
Heaters, signs, aerials, retaining walls and fences$975
Sheds, carports, verandahs, re-blocks, re-roofing, above ground swimming pools and lightweight timber/steel garages and minor works$975
In-ground swimming pools, spas and all other/brick garages$1,400
Demolitions$1,200
Pre-application request (Building works on Council land) less than $100,000$510
Pre-application request (Building works on Council land) $100,000 or more$975


Note 1: Online fees for building permits comprise the $142.10 Lodgement Fee and a flat $975 application fee. There may be other fees and charges applicable depending on the permit type being applied for and these will be invoiced following receipt of your online application.

A State Government building permit levy is payable if cost of works is over $10,000. This levy is calculated by cost of construction X .00128 (GST not applicable).

All fees except lodgement fee, online application or fit out permits may be varied by up to 20% by either the Manager City Planning or Co-ordinator Building Services.

DescriptionFee
(GST exempt)
Lodgement fee – commercial$142.10
 Fee
(GST included)
Online application$975
Minor works (up to $15,000)$1,600
Minor works ($15,000 to $50,000)$3,200
Industrial or commercial fit out permits$3,200
Class 2 to 9 (up to $15,000)$1,600
Class 2 to 9 (from $15,000 to $50,000)$3,200
Class 2 to 9 (over $50,000)(cost ÷ 2000 + square root of cost) x 8 or minimum fee of $4,000

DescriptionFee
(GST included)
Council request for comments for report and consent applications$370
 Fee
(GST exempt)
Building over an easement report and consent$385
Building over public space report and consent$338.70
Variation to part 5 of building regulations report and consent.
Please note: you will need to pay the relevant fee for each consent request you apply for.

$474.10

Hoarding report and consent (public protection)$343.70
Hoarding – for occupation of public land for 2–4 months. 
(Projects with a cost of works exceeding $5m will incur an additional fee)		$2.08 per square meter per day.
Minimum $100 per week.
Maximum $200 per week.
Hoarding – for occupation of public land for 4–6 months. 
(Projects with a cost of works under $5m will incur an additional fee)		$2.08 per square meter per day.
Minimum $120 per week.
Maximum $400 per week.
Hoarding – for occupation of public land for more than 6 months. 
(Projects with a cost of works under $5m will incur an additional fee)		$2.08 per square meter per day.
Minimum $200 per week.
Maximum $520 per week.
Minor variation to report and consent$125
Flood approval report and consent$338.70
Section 29A demolition report and consent$99.30
Section 113A Protection Works Owners Details$69.10

DescriptionFee
(GST exempt)
Property information search certificate (sale of properties)
Reg 51 (1) – permit/certificate details 10yrs, statements, notices and orders		$55.10
Property information search certificate (sale of properties)
Reg 51 (2) – flood, termite, snowfall & designated land		$55.10
Property information search certificate (sale of properties)
Reg 51 (3) – approval dates for mandatory notification stages		$55.10
Planning and building request for information
(building on properties – standard)		$105
Planning and building request for information
(building on properties – heritage status)		$105
 Fee
(GST included)
Building historical residential search (permit listing, tax purposes, etc.)$105
Building historical commercial search (permit listing, tax purposes, etc.)$325
Building file search (residential)$250
Building file search (commercial)$500
Up to 5 endorsed plans only per file.
Any additional plans will incur extra costs $21 per document.
Refund requestVariable

Non statutory fees for 'Occupancy permits' and '5 year Occupancy permits' may be varied by up to 20% by either the Manager City Planning or Co-ordinator Building Services. This excludes late lodgement and amendments to permits.

Late lodgement fees are in addition to the application fee. 

DescriptionFee
(GST included)
Occupancy permit (less than 5,000 patrons)$845
Occupancy permit (5,000 patrons or more)$1,700
5 year permit (less than 5,000 patrons)$1,700
5 year permit (5,000 patrons or more)$3,375
Late lodgement of permit within 2 weeks of event (less than 5,000 patrons)$1,130
Late lodgement of permit within 2 weeks of event (5,000 patrons or more)$1,410
Amendment to 5 year permit (less than 5,000 patrons)$620
Amendment to 5 year permit (5,000 patrons or more)$1,240

DescriptionFee
(GST included)
Essential Safety Measures determination – Type C Construction$970
Essential Safety Measures determination – Type A or Type B Construction$1,940
Performance Solution – Domestic$510
Performance Solution – Commercial / Industrial$1,020
Sundry additional inspection (in area)$270
After-hours building inspection (excluding emergency inspections)$565
Extension of time request for existing building permit (12 months)$240
Certificate of compliance$295
Consulting fee (per hour)$250
Dishonoured cheque fee$48

DescriptionFee
(GST exempt)
Pool or spa registration$37.10
Information search$55.10
Certificate of non-compliance$449
Certificate of compliance$23.80

Other information

  • Council’s minimum Asset Protection Inspection Fee of $350 may be applicable depending on the type and cost of works. Contact our Asset Department for more information.
  • Council's Stormwater information report (SIR) Fee is $244.70. For more information visit our Stormwater information report page.

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