When do I need a building permit?
You need a building permit for most commercial, industrial and residential developments.
This can include the following, regardless of cost of works:
- new buildings
- alterations and additions to current buildings
- modifications to property drainage
- pergolas (roofed), verandahs & shade sails
- decks and balconies
- change of use of a building (warehouse to dwelling)
- minor structures (carports, roller doors)
- outbuildings (garages and sheds)
- fences and retaining walls
- demolition of an existing building
- structural works
- swimming pool or spa
Further information can be found on the Victorian Building Authority's website.
Contact your private building surveyor if you require any further assistance.
Your draftsperson or architect can assist you with choosing a suitable private building surveyor. Otherwise, you can select a private building surveyor from the Victorian Building Authority's website.
Learn more about permits for certain developments
When do I need a building permit?
You need a building permit for most commercial, industrial and residential developments.
This can include the following, regardless of cost of works:
- new buildings
- alterations and additions to current buildings
- modifications to property drainage
- pergolas (roofed), verandahs & shade sails
- decks and balconies
- change of use of a building (warehouse to dwelling)
- minor structures (carports, roller doors)
- outbuildings (garages and sheds)
- fences and retaining walls
- demolition of an existing building
- structural works
- swimming pool or spa
Further information can be found on the Victorian Building Authority's website.
Contact your private building surveyor if you require any further assistance.
Your draftsperson or architect can assist you with choosing a suitable private building surveyor. Otherwise, you can select a private building surveyor from the Victorian Building Authority's website.
Learn more about permits for certain developments
Asset Protection
If you need a building permit, an Asset Protection Permit is required before any works can start on the property.
How much does a building permit cost?
Your building permit fee will be determined by the private building surveyor you choose.
You will be charged a statutory lodgement fee for each new building permit document submitted to us, regardless of cost of works.
You will be charged a State Government Levy if the works cost most than $10,000.
Private building surveyor – how can I lodge my building works notification - Section 80 notification?
You can submit a Section 80 or a combined Section 80 and 30 online:
Submit a Section 80
Submit and pay for a Section 80 and 30
You can track, submit, and make payment (if required), by searching for your Building Permit (Council Reference eBA or BA) online and scrolling down to ‘available actions’.
If you do not have access to Council's reference number, you can still submit any of the following by clicking on the below links:
These include:
Access Customer Information Sheets to assist with lodging the above.
Asset Protection
If you need a building permit, an Asset Protection Permit is required before any works can start on the property.
How much does a building permit cost?
Your building permit fee will be determined by the private building surveyor you choose.
You will be charged a statutory lodgement fee for each new building permit document submitted to us, regardless of cost of works.
You will be charged a State Government Levy if the works cost most than $10,000.
Private building surveyor – how can I lodge my building works notification - Section 80 notification?
You can submit a Section 80 or a combined Section 80 and 30 online:
Submit a Section 80
Submit and pay for a Section 80 and 30
You can track, submit, and make payment (if required), by searching for your Building Permit (Council Reference eBA or BA) online and scrolling down to ‘available actions’.
If you do not have access to Council's reference number, you can still submit any of the following by clicking on the below links:
These include:
Access Customer Information Sheets to assist with lodging the above.
