The costs of plumbing permits vary depending on your project. You can estimate your Council fees and charges before applying for a permit. Find out more about plumbing permit costs and discounts.
Plumbing permit applications
Find out which plumbing application and forms you need to lodge before you start any permit work.
The type of plumbing application you need to lodge depends on your works.
Select the nature of the proposed works. This will help you understand the forms you need to submit.
In this section
- Residential plumbing works (works to a dwelling house - new or existing )
- Commerical plumbing works (works to building other than a dwelling house)
- Works limited to onsite sewerage facilities
- After you apply
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Frequently asked questions
The processing time for plumbing permits differs depending on the nature of your project. To find out how long it may take to get your plumbing permit, identify the application type based on your works:
You may be able to fast-track your plumbing permit application when submitting it, depending on the property you’re undertaking plumbing work on.
You can also opt for an express assessment of a Building type other than dwelling application at an additional fee.
To find out if you can fast-track your plumbing permit application, read about residential and commercial applications.