Building search

Building search types

A comprehensive building search consists of the three search types as listed below. Building search fees are applied for each search type selected.

1. Building records search

• List of building approvals dating back to 1946.
• Limited to building application number, brief description of proposed building work and approval date.

2. Final certification searches (as applicable)

Building inspection search (detached dwelling)

• List of building inspection/final inspection dates for each building approval.
• This search applies to detached dwelling (standalone house) and associated structures.

OR

Certificate of occupancy search

• List of certificates of occupancy and copy of certificate/s, if in Council's records.
• This search applies to, for example and not limited to: warehouse, office, shop, unit/apartment, attached house/townhouse/duplex. All buildings built after 1 April 1976 require a certificate of occupancy (formerly referred to as a certificate of classification) unless the building is a single detached class 1a building or a class 10 building or structure.

3. Building property notice search

• List of any outstanding building property notices issued in accordance with the Building Act 1975 and Planning Act 2016.

How to lodge a building search

There are two levels of service, fees apply for each search type and level of service.

• standard – within 10 business days after the date of lodgement
• fast track – within three business days after the date of lodgement

You can lodge a building search online and pay by credit card.

Alternatively, download the building search application (PDF - 71kb) and lodge the application form by:

• visiting Council and make payment in person
• mail the application with a cheque payment to:
  Brisbane City Council
  GPO Box 1434
  Brisbane Qld 4001.