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Resources
Our application forms and guides relevant to a building permit application and project sign off, along with some website you might find useful when starting your project.
Whether you're applying for a building permit, nearing the end of your project, or simply looking for trusted tools & references, our resource library offers a wide range of helpful documents & links to support every stage of your building journey.
Do you require a building permit?
Here are some lists of the documents required for various project types, along with our form templates and guides for completion.
- Appointment of Relevant Building Surveyor (webform)
- Appointment of Relevant Building Surveyor (PDF)
- Form 1 – Application for a Building Permit (webform)
- Form 1 – Application for a Building Permit (PDF)
- Guide for completing Form 1 – Application for a Building Permit
- Documents List – New Dwelling
- Documents List – Dwelling Alterations and Additions
- Documents List – Verandah, Carport, Garage or Shed
- Documents List – Demolition (Residential)
- Documents List – Commercial Projects
- Working Drawings – Guide to Information Required (Residential)
Is your project nearing completion?
Here are the lists of documentation you’ll need for sign off of your project, as well as our template for Occupancy Permit application.
Useful websites
Here are some website you may find useful when preparing to apply for a building permit.
- Victorian Building Authority (Building & Plumbing Commission)
- Building Practitioner Search
- Owner-builder information
- State Government and Cladding Levy calculators
- Consumer Home Renovation & Building Information
- Vic Plan (Planning Property Reports and Bushfire Reports)
- Landata (Title information)
- Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
- Australian Building Codes Board (glazing & lighting calculators)
- Fire Rescue Victoria (Reg. 129/187 consent applications)
- Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors
