Building certificates
Building information certificates (formerly Section 149A Certificates) are issued under section 6.7 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
As part of a building information certificate, council will certify certain matters in relation to existing buildings and structures on a particular property.
Why would I need a building information certificate?
A building information certificate application may be made by
- The owner of the property
- Another person, with the consent of the property owner
- The purchaser of the property under a sale contract (including the purchaser’s agent)
- A public authority which has notified the owner of its intention to apply for the certificate
A building information certificate application may be made for a part or whole of a building.
A building information certificate application must include an original or certified copy of a survey report and plan. The survey report and plan must represent the property and buildings as they exist at the time of lodging the application. Additional information may need to be provided (including building plans, specifications and certificates) as may reasonably be necessary to enable council to assess the application.
How can I apply for a building information certificate?
Building information certificates are now applied for through the NSW Planning Portal
1. Register for a NSW Planning Portal account to start your application
2. Log in to complete the online application form
How much do building information certificates cost?
Refer to council’s current Fees and Charges.
Fees for building information certificate applications will vary from case to case. The fee depends on the classification of each building under the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and the size of each building.