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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 2025 to 30 June 2026.

You can also download the fee schedule [PDF].

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Domestic building permit applications

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$138.30
 Fee
(including GST)
Online application (see Note 1 below)$936
Single dwellingCost of works ÷ 90
or minimum fee of $2,900
Multi dwellings (Class 1)Cost of works ÷ 90
or minimum fee of $4,200
Dwelling additions including Dependent Persons Unit (DPU)Cost of works ÷ 95
or minimum fee of $1,600
Variations, change of builder or renewals$370
Heaters, signs, aerials, retaining walls and fences$936
Sheds, carports, verandahs, re-blocks, re-roofing, above ground swimming pools and lightweight timber/steel garages and minor works$936
In-ground swimming pools, spas and all other/brick garages$1,352
Demolitions$1,020
Pre-application request (Building works on Council land) less than $100,000$489
Pre-application request (Building works on Council land) $100,000 or more$936


Note 1: Online fees for building permits comprise the $138.30 Lodgement Fee and a flat $936 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.

Industrial and commercial permit applications

A State Government building permit levy is payable if cost of works is over $10,000. This levy is calculated by (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$138.30
 Fee
(GST included)
Online application$936
Minor works (up to $15,000)$1,061
Minor works ($15,000 to $50,000)$2,912
Industrial or commercial fit out permits$2,912
Class 2 to 9 (up to $15,000)$1,061
Class 2 to 9 (from $15,000 to $50,000)$2,912
Class 2 to 9 (over $50,000)(Cost ÷ 2,000 + square root of cost) × 8


or minimum fee $3,650

Council consent applications
DescriptionFee
(GST included)
Council request for comments for report and consent applications$354
 Fee
(GST exempt)
Building over an easement report and consent$370
Building over public space report and consent$329.60
Variation to part five of building regulations report and consent.
Please note: you will need to pay the relevant fee for each consent request you apply for.

$461.40

Hoarding report and consent (public protection)$334.50
Hoarding – for occupation of public land for 2-4 months. 
(Projects with a cost of works exceeding $5m will incur an additional fee		$2 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 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 per square meter per day
Minimum $200 per week
Maximum $520 per week
Minor variation to report and consent$120
Flood approval report and consent$329.60
Section 29A demolition report and consent$96.70
Building applications and requests
DescriptionFee
(GST exempt)
Property information search certificate (sale of properties)
Reg 51 (1) – permit/certificate details 10yrs, statements, notices and orders		$53.60
Property information search certificate (sale of properties)
Reg 51 (2) – flood, termite, snowfall & designated land		$53.60
Property information search certificate (sale of properties)
Reg 51 (3) – approval dates for mandatory notification stages		$53.60
Planning and building request for information
(building on properties – standard)		$99
Planning and building request for information
(building on properties – heritage status)		$99
 Fee
(GST included)
Building historical residential search (permit listing, tax purposes, etc.)$99
Building historical commercial search (permit listing, tax purposes, etc.)$312
Building file search (residential)$240
Building file search (commercial)$479
Up to 5 endorsed plans only per file.
Any additional plans will incur extra costs as under 'Photocopying fees' below
Refund requestVariable
Occupancy Permits for Public Entertainment

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.

DescriptionFee
(GST included)
Occupancy permit (less than 5,000 patrons)$812
Occupancy permit (5,000 patrons or more)$1,623
5 year permit (less than 5,000 patrons)$1,623
5 year permit (5,000 patrons or more)$3,245
Late lodgement of permit within 2 weeks of event (less than 5,000 patrons)$1,082
Late lodgement of permit within 2 weeks of event (5,000 patrons or more)$1,352
Amendment to 5 year permit (less than 5,000 patrons)$598
Amendment to 5 year permit (5,000 patrons or more)$1,191
Miscellaneous building fees
DescriptionFee
(GST included)
Essential Safety Measures determination – Type C Construction$931
Essential Safety Measures determination - Type A or Type B Construction$1,862
Performance Solution – Domestic$489
Performance Solution – Commercial / Industrial$978
Sundry additional inspection (in area)$255
After hours building inspection (excluding emergency inspections)$541
Extension of time request for existing building permit (12 months)$229
Certificate of compliance$281
Consulting fee (per hour)$100
Dishonoured cheque fee$46
Photocopying and scanning
DescriptionFee
(GST included)
A4 or A3 Single/multiple copies$5 each
A1 Single/multiple copies$10.50 each
Pool or spa registration and compliance
DescriptionFee
(GST exempt)
Pool or spa registration$36.10
Information search$53.60
Certificate of non-compliance$437.10
Certificate of compliance$23.20

Other information

  • Council’s 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 $240.65. For more information visit our Stormwater information report page.

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