The following fees are for building approvals and inspections required under the Building Act 2011.
Please note:
- Building Services Levy (BSL) is payable on application value up to $45,000 and collected at the rate specified by the Builders Registration Board.
- Construction Training Fund Levy (BCTF) is payable on permit value of works over $20,000 and collected at the rate specified.
- Contract Value may be determined by Council using "Rawlinson's Building Estimation Services".
Residential (Class 1 and 10)
| Description | GST Inclusive | 2025‑26 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Uncertified application for a building permit (s. 16(1)) 0.32% (derived from 0.35% x 10/11) of the estimated value (Incl of GST) of the proposed construction as determined by the permit authority | No | min $110.00 |
| Certified application for a building permit(s. 16(1)) for building work for a Class 1 or Class 10 building or incidental structure 0.19% (derived from 60% of 0.35% x 10/11) of the estimated value (Incl of GST) of the proposed building work as determined by the permit authority | No | min $110.00 |
| Application for a building approval certificate for a building or an incidental structure in respect of which unauthorised work has been done (s. 51(3)) 0.38% (derived from 60% of 0.7% x 10/11) of the estimated value (Incl of GST) of the unauthorised building work as determined by the permit authority | No | min $110.00 |
| Application for a building approval certificate for an existing building or an incidental structure where unauthorised work has not been done (s. 52(2)) | No | $110.00 |
| Application to extend the time during which an occupancy permit or building approval certificate has effect (s. 65(3)(a)) | No | min $110.00 |
Commercial / Industrial (Class 2 to 9)
| Description | GST Inclusive | 2025-26 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Certified application for a building permit (s. 16(1)) for building work for a Class 2 to Class 9 building or incidental structure 0.09% (derived from 50% of 0.2% x 10/11) of the estimated value (Incl of GST) of the proposed building work as determined by the permit authority | No | min $110.00 |
Demolition
| Description | GST Inclusive | 2025-26 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a demolition permit (s. 16(1)) for demolition work in respect of a Class 1 or Class 10 building or incidental structure | No | $110.00 |
| Application for a demolition permit (s. 16(1)) for demolition work in respect of a Class 2 or Class 9 building | No | $110.00 for each storey of the building |
| Application to extend the time during which a building or demolition permit has effect (s. 32(3)(f)) | No | $110.00 |
Occupancy permits
| Description | GST Inclusive | 2025-26 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application for an occupancy permit for a completed building (s. 46) | No | $110.00 |
| Application for an occupancy permit for an incomplete building (s. 47) | No | $110.00 |
| Application for modification of an occupancy permit for additional use of a building on a temporary basis (s. 48) | No | $110.00 |
| Application for a replacement occupancy permit for permanent change of the building's use or classification (s. 49) | No | $110.00 |
| Application for occupancy permit for building in respect of which unauthorised work has been done (s. 51(2)) 0.18% (derived from 50% of 0.4% x 10/11) of the estimated (Incl of GST) of the building work as determined by the permit authority | No | min $110.00 |
| Application to replace an occupancy permit for an existing building (s. 52(1)) | No | $110.00 |
Qualified inspection services
| Description | GST Inclusive | 2025-26 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum charge per hour or part thereof * Building call out fee - inspection request * Re-inspections * Professional consultation | Yes | $312.00 |
Search and information fees
| Description | GST Inclusive | 2025-26 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Licenses less than 15 yrs old | No | $87.00 |
| Home indemnity insurance search fee - building license issued after February 1997 | No | $65 |
Swimming pool fees
| Description | GST Inclusive | 2025-26 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming pool - periodic inspection carried out every 4 yrs (max. fee $78 per year) | No | $78.00 |
| Swimming pool - initial inspection fee following completed new pool | No | $312 |