Building fee calculator
Use the calculator to work out fees for residential and commercial building permits, and building approval certificates for unauthorised works. Fees for other applications and services are listed below.
Building fees schedule
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Application for Building Permit
| Fee type | Calculated by cost of construction (inc GST) |
|---|---|
| Application fee | 0.19% (min. $121.00) |
| CTF Levy (applicable to applications over $20,000) | 0.20% |
| Building Service Levy | 0.137% (min. $61.65) |
| Fee type | Calculated by cost of construction (inc GST) |
|---|---|
| Application fee | 0.09% (Min $121.00) |
| CTF Levy (applicable to applications over $20,000) | 0.20% |
| Building Service Levy | 0.137% (Min $61.65) |
| Fee type | Calculated by cost of construction (inc GST) |
|---|---|
| Application fee | 0.32% (Min $121.00) |
| CTF Levy (applicable to applications over $20,000) | 0.20% |
| Building Service Levy | 0.137% (Min $61.65) |
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Extension of time – Building/Demolition Permit | $121.00 |
| Amendment fee residential certified | 0.19% of the estimated value of the amended building works but not less than (Min $121.00) |
| Amendment fee residential uncertified | 0.32% of the estimated value of the amended building works but not less than (Min $121.00) |
| Amendment fee commercial | 0.09% of the estimated value of the amended building works but not less than (Min $121.00) |
| Alternative Performance Solution – Class 1 or 10 | $496.00 |
| Alternative Performance Solution – Class 2-9 | $424 + 0.05% of value of construction |
Application for Occupancy Permit
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $121.00 |
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $121.00 |
| Building Service Levy | $61.65 |
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Occupancy Permit extension | $121.00 |
| Modification of Occupancy Permit | $121.00 |
| Replacement of Occupancy Permit | $121.00 |
Application for Building Approval Certificate – unauthorised works
| Fee type | Calculated by cost of construction (inc GST) |
|---|---|
| Application fee | 0.38% (Min $121.00) |
| CTF Levy (applicable to applications over $20,000) | 0.20% |
| Building Service Levy | 0.274% (Min $123.30) |
Application for Building Approval Certificate
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $121.00 |
Application for Strata – Form 15
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1-5 Lots (non-residential) | $656.00 + $65 per lot |
| 6-100 Lots | $981.00 + $43.50 per lot in excess of 5 lots. |
Application for Sign Licence
| Type of sign | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pylon or tower | $95.50 per sign |
| Hoardings | $127.50 per sign |
| Special event signs | $253.00 per sign |
| Community event signs | $51.50 per sign |
| Any other signs | $94.50 per sign |
Application for demolition permit
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $121.00 |
| CTF Levy (applicable to applications over $20,000) | 0.20% |
| Building Service Levy | 0.137% (Min $61.65) |
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $121.00 per storey |
| CTF Levy (applicable to applications over $20,000) | 0.20% |
| Building Service Levy | 0.137% (Min $61.65) |
Copies of plan requests
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Building plans – engineers details | $63.70 per application |
| Copies of Building Permit documents | $64.50 each |
| Residential Plan – full set | $90.50 per set |
| Commercial or Industrial Plans – full set | $152.00 per set |
| Site plan, floor plan or elevation – 1 only (residential) | $27.00 per copy |
| Viewing of building plans | $18.80 per copy/set |
| Building plan search fee | $12.60 (retained if plans not available) |
| Copy of Home Indemnity Certificate | $27.00 |
| Swimming Pool Inspection Report | $31.50 |
Application for verge licence
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Materials on verges | $1.00 per m² per month |
Application for certificate of design compliance
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $514.00 + 0.1% of the estimated cost of construction |
| Application fee | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $400,000 | $434.00 |
| Between $400,001 and $600,000 | $558.00 |
| Between $600,001 and $800,000 | $679.00 |
| Between $800,001 and $1M | $803.00 |
| $1,000,001 and above | 0.086% of the cost of construction |
Application for certificate of building compliance
| Application fee (includes 1 inspection) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class 10 structure | $434.00 |
| Class 1a buildings | $617.00 |
| Strata units | $496.00 per unit |
| Class 2–9 buildings | $535.00 + CDC Fee |
Application for certificate of construction compliance
| Application fee (includes 1 inspection) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Buildings up to 2000m² | $679.00 |
| Buildings over 2000m² | $1050.00 |
Preliminary assessments
| Assessment fee | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class 10a, 10b and 10c | $63.50 |
| Class 1a | $192.50 |
| Class 1b and 2 to 8 inclusive | $384.00 |
| Class 9 | $760.00 |
Professional consultancy
| Officer Title | Fee |
|---|---|
| Coordinator Building Approvals | $217.00 per hour (minimum ½ hour) |
| Senior Building Surveyor | $186.50 per hour (minimum ½ hour) |
| Building Surveyor | $125.00 per hour (minimum ½ hour) |
Inspection / reinspection fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class 1a, 10a, 10b and 10c structure | $248.00 per inspection |
| Class 1b and 2–8 inclusive (excluding large class 6 buildings) | $384.00 per inspection |
| Class 9 | $865.00 per inspection |
| Large Class 6 | $865.00 per inspection |
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Inspection fee (per annum) | $40.00 (rates notice) |
| Inspection fee (on construction) | $312.00 (interim rate notice) |
| Request for inspection (e.g. settlement) | $238.00 |
Miscellaneous charges
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Safety Hoarding Licence | $89.00 (per annum) |
| Park Home Certificates | $48.50 |
| Research on matters not related to a current application, requested inspections, miscellaneous applications, certificates, withdrawal of notices and miscellaneous labour charges | $111.50 per hour (minimum ½ hour) |
| Approval of battery powered smoke alarm (in existing residential) | $197.00 |
