Building Permit - City of Albany - Western Australia

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to conduct building work.

Building work is broadly defined. You should consult with the relevant Council to determine the exemptions that apply.

There are two types of building permit applications, 'certified' and 'uncertified'.

Certified application - this requires the permit application to be accompanied by a certificate of design compliance issued by a building surveyor. Permit applications for Class 1b and Class 2 to Class 9 buildings must be made as certified applications, whereas this is optional for Class 1a and 10 buildings and incidental structures.

Uncertified application - these applications can only be made for Class 1a and Class 10 buildings and incidental structures. An uncertified application is not required to be accompanied by a certificate of design compliance.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please contact the council to identify any eligibility requirements.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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Certified building application fees:

  • Class 1 or Class 10 buildings - 0.19% of the estimated value of the building (minimum fee $110.00)
  • Class 2 to 10 buildings - 0.09% of the estimated value of the building (minimum fee $110.00).

Fees for 2024-25

Apply Application All

Fee for uncertified building permits is 0.32% of the estimated value of the building (minimum fee $110.00). Fees for 2024-25

Act(s) name

Building Act 2011 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Building Regulations 2012 Western Australia

Approval time

The relevant permit authority has a limited period of time in which to approve or reject your application. For certified applications this period is 10 business days and for uncertified applications the period is 25 business days. You will have 21 days to submit any information requested by the permit authority regarding your application.

Administering agency

City of Albany

Contact details

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