Fees 23/24FY
a. Commercial Works
You pay a lodgement fee, a fee that depends on the total cost of the works, and a state government levy.
- The lodgement fee is $130.90
- The State Government levy is $1.28 per $1,000, if the cost of work is more than $10,000.
- The building permit fee is determined by the cost of work, project complexity, and the number of inspections required. Apply to Council for a competitive quote.
b. Domestic Works
You pay a lodgement fee, a fee that depends on the total cost of the works, and a state government levy.
- The lodgement fee is $130.90
- The state government levy is $1.28 per $1,000, if the cost of work is more than $10,000
- The building permit fee is determined by the cost of work, project complexity, and the number of inspections required. Apply to Council for a competitive quote.
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| Type of works | Minimum fee |
|---|---|
| New dwellings | $1250 + GST |
| Multi-unit development | Call for fee |
|
Carports, Fences, Verandahs, Patios, Pergolas, Mast and Minor Alterations & Additions or Masts - up to 3 Inspections <$16000 alterations / additions to Class 1, or 10 building |
$800 + GST |
|
Garages, Carports, Verandahs, Patios, Pergolas, Sheds etc. - up to 4 inspections $16,001 or greater. alterations / addition to a Class 1, or 10 |
$1000 + GST |
| Swimming pool (in-ground) | $1000 + GST |
| Swimming pool (above-ground) | $800 + GST |
| Restumping or demolition | Competitive quote |
| Dwelling extensions / alterations | Competitive quote |
Fee exclusions
- Independent inspections (such as by engineer)
- Structural assessment and certification
- Applications for BAB modifications
- Applications for authority permit / consent (septic, flooding, etc)
- Compliance Statement (Such as suitability of existing building for subdivision)
- Reg 126 certificate of compliance for endorsement of fire engineering reports
Potential further fees for administration / technical services
- Staging of permits (per stage) | $750.00 + GST
- Additional Inspection or Re-Inspections | $250.00 + GST / $350.00 + GST (Remote Areas)
- Non-mandatory inspection | $300.00 + GST
- Amendment to Building Permit (Minor) | $140.00 + GST
- Amendment to Building Permit (Major) | $300.00 + GST
- Extension of Time for Building Permit | $270.00 + GST
- Performance solutions - amenity matter (per item) | $350.00 + GST
- Performance solutions - access matter (per item) | $500.00 + GST
- Performance solutions - fire safety matter (per item) | $650.00 + GST
- Partial compliance Exemption - amenity matter (per item) | $300.00 + GST
- Partial compliance Exemption - access matter (per item) | $450.00 + GST
- Partial compliance Exemption - fire safety matter (per item) | $550.00 + GST
