Fees apply from 1 July 2024
The cost of a building permit varies depending on what it is you want to do and the cost of building work. The fee list below should be used as an indication only. Quotes are available for larger projects. Contact our Building team on (03) 5422 0333 for more information.
New buildings, additions/alterations, sheds, carports and verandahs
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Type of work
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Permit fee
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Building Permit - minimum fee for minor works
Cost of works up to and including $10,000
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$800 |
| Building Permit - demolition of Class 1a or 10a building
|
$1,200 |
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Building Works - Class 10 outbuildings, sheds, fences, retaining walls
Works up to and including $20,000
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$1,470
|
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Building Works - Class 10 outbuildings, sheds, fences, retaining walls
Works over $20,000
|
$1,785
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| Building Permit - Class 10b swimming pools, spas, safety barriers |
$1,785 |
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Building Works - Class 1a new dwellings, dwelling extensions or alterations
Works up to $100,000
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$2,100
|
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Building Works - Class 1a new dwellings, dwelling extensions or alterations
Works over $100,001 up to and including $250,000
|
$2,400 |
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Building Works - Class 1a new dwellings, dwelling extensions or alterations
Works over $250,001
|
$2,730 |
| Residential style developments - Class 2 |
$5,200 |
| Residential style developments - Class 3 |
$6,400 |
| Residential style developments - Class 4 |
$6,211 |
| Commercial and Industrial - Class 5-9 works up to and including $100,000 |
$2,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial - Class 5-9 works up to $100,001 and including $250,000 |
$2,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial - Class 5-9 works over $250,001 |
$3,000 |
| Place of Public Entertainment - Up to 5,000 people |
$765 |
| Place of Public Entertainment - 5,001 to 15,000 people |
$1,155 |
| Place of Public Entertainment - greater than 15,000 people |
$2,100 |
| Temporary Occupancy Permit - per structure |
$990 |
| Liquor Licence Reports |
$1,050 |
| Application for Occupancy Permit (not associated with a Place of Public Entertainment) |
$360 |
| Application for Occupancy Permit or Consolidation for Commercial Buildings |
$1,890 |
| Consideration of Building Reports associated with non-compliant or illegal works |
$700 |
Other fees and requests
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Type
|
Permit fee
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Property Information Request—Regulation 51 (1), (2) or (3)
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$52.10
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Variation to a Building Permit - plus levy
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$370
|
|
Extension of Time
(One year)
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$475
|
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Building Enquiries - Building search fee for documentation and copies of plans/drawings/building permits/occupancy permits (hourly rate may apply)
|
$190
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| Additional Inspections |
$260 |
| Fences including swimming pool safety barriers and retaining walls |
$300 |
Government levy and lodgement fees
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Type
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Fee
|
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Lodgement Fee
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$134.40
|
|
Building Permit Levy: where cost of work is over $10,000
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0.128 per cent or 128 cents per $1,000
|
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Type
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Fee
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|
Siting (Part 5)
|
$448.30
|
| Flooding, designated land, projections beyond the street alignment, buildings above or below certain public facilities |
$320.25 |
| Protection of the public (regulation 116) |
$325 |
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Demolition demolition (section 29A)
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$93.90
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About fees and charges
Fees are calculated based on the cost of building work (CBW) which must be accurately calculated in accordance with Section 205H of the Building Act 1993 and must include the cost of all labour and materials.
All fees include GST, where applicable.
As at 1 July 2019 changes to the building permit and levy laws were made by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). These changes include:
- Building permit numbers to be issued by the VBA before the Building Surveyor may issue a Building permit.
- A new duty on owners to notify VBA of revised final cost of work.
- VBA will generate the building levy request (which is now payable by the Applicant) and payable directly to the VBA.
If you require further information, visit Building Activity Management System