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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 2024 to 30 June 2025.

You can also download the fee schedule as a PDF document.

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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 construction × .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.

	Fee (GST exempt)
Lodgement fee – residential	$134.40
	Fee (including GST)
Online application (see Note 1 below)	$900
Single dwelling	Cost of works ÷ 90 or minimum fee of $2,800
Multi dwellings (Class 1)	Cost of works ÷ 90 or minimum fee of $4,100
Dwelling additions including Dependent Persons Unit (DPU)	Cost of works ÷ 95 or minimum fee of $1,500
Variations, change of builder or renewals	$360
Heaters, signs, aerials, retaining walls and fences	$900
Sheds, carports, verandahs, re-blocks, re-roofing, above ground swimming pools and lightweight timber/steel garages and minor works	$900
In-ground swimming pools, spas and all other/brick garages	$1,300
Demolitions	$980
Pre-application request (Building works on Council land) less than $100,000	$470
Pre-application request (Building works on Council land) $100,000 or more	$900

Note 1: Online fees for building permits comprise the $134.40 Lodgement Fee and a flat $900 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 cost of construction × .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.

	Fee (GST exempt)
Lodgement fee – commercial	$134.40
	Fee (GST included)
Online application	$900
Minor works (up to $15,000)	$1,020
Minor works ($15,000 to $50,000)	$2,800
Industrial or commercial fit out permits	$2,800
Class 2 to 9 (up to $15,000)	$1,020
Class 2 to 9 (from $15,000 to $50,000)	$2,800
Class 2 to 9 (over $50,000)	(Cost ÷ 2,000 + square root of cost) × 8 or minimum fee $3,650

Council consent applications

	Fee (GST included)
Council request for comments for report and consent applications	$340
	Fee (GST exempt)
Building over an easement report and consent	$355
Building over public space report and consent	$320.20
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.	$320.20
Hoarding report and consent (public protection)	$325
Hoarding – for occupation of public land for 2-4 months. (Projects with a cost of works exceeding $5m will incur an additional fee	$2.10 per square meter per day Minimum $110 per week Maximum $220 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	$2.10 per square meter per day Minimum $130 per week Maximum $440 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	$2.10 per square meter per day Minimum $210 per week Maximum $550 per week
Minor variation to report and consent	$115
Flood approval report and consent	$320.20
Section 29A demolition report and consent	$93.90

Building applications and requests

	Fee (GST exempt)
Property information search certificate (sale of properties) Reg 51 (1) – permit/certificate details 10yrs, statements, notices and orders	$52.10
Property information search certificate (sale of properties) Reg 51 (2) – flood, termite, snowfall & designated land	$52.10
Property information search certificate (sale of properties) Reg 51 (3) – approval dates for mandatory notification stages	$52.10
Planning and building request for information (building on properties – standard)	$95
Planning and building request for information (building on properties – heritage status)	$95
	Fee (GST included)
Building historical residential search (permit listing, tax purposes, etc.)	$95
Building historical commercial search (permit listing, tax purposes, etc.)	$300
Building file search (residential)	$230
Building file search (commercial)	$460
Up to 5 endorsed plans only per file. Any additional plans will incur extra costs as under 'Photocopying fees' below
Refund request	Variable

Occupancy Permits for Public Entertainment

Non statutory fees for 'Occupancy permits' and '5 year Occupany 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.

Occupany permits for Public Entertainment	Fee (GST included)
Occupancy permit (less than 5,000 patrons)	$780
Occupancy permit (5,000 patrons or more)	$1,560
5 year permit (less than 5,000 patrons)	$1,560
5 year permit (5,000 patrons or more)	$3,120
Late lodgement of permit within 2 weeks of event (less than 5,000 patrons)	$1,040
Late lodgement of permit within 2 weeks of event (5,000 patrons or more)	$1,300
Amendment to 5 year permit (less than 5,000 patrons)	$575
Amendment to 5 year permit (5,000 patrons or more)	$1,145

Miscellaneous building fees

	Fee (GST included)
Essential Safety Measures determination – Type C Construction	$895
Essential Safety Measures determination - Type A or Type B Construction	$1,790
Performance Solution – Domestic	$470
Performance Solution – Commercial / Industrial	$940
Sundry additional inspection (in area)	$245
After hours building inspection (excluding emergency inspections)	$520
Extension of time request for existing building permit (12 months)	$220
Certificate of compliance	$270
Dishonoured cheque fee	$44

Photocopying and scanning

	Fee (GST included)
A4 or A3 Single/multiple copies	$5 each
A1 Single/multiple copies	$10.50 each

Pool or spa registration and compliance

	Fee (GST exempt)
Pool or spa registration	$35.10
Information search	$52.10
Certificate of non-compliance	$424.60
Certificate of compliance	$22.50

Other information

Council’s Asset Protection Inspection Fee of $325 may be applicable depending on the type and cost of works. Contact our Asset Department for more information.
Council’s Approval Point of Discharge (APOD) fee is $159.50. Contact our Drainage Department if you require an APOD.

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