Building Information Certificate

Building Information Certificates are issued under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

The certificate prevents Council, for a period of seven years, from making an order for the building to be:

  • repaired,
  • demolished,
  • altered,
  • added to or rebuilt, except in the case of fair wear and tear over that period.

When to apply

A buyer or seller of a property usually requires a certificate before settlement. The certificate provides assurance that what is being bought or sold is not going to be the subject of action by Council.

If you are the owner of a property, you may also need a certificate after work on your property is complete. A certificate is obtained rather than the necessary approvals issued by Council or an Accredited Certifier.

An application for a Building Information Certificate can be made by:

  1. the owner of the property,
  2. any other person, with the consent of the owner of the property,
  3. the purchaser under a contract for the sale of property (including the purchaser's solicitor or agent),
  4. a public authority that has notified the owner of its intention to apply for the certificate.

How to apply

Complete the following form:

An application may be for a part or whole of a building. If you would like the application to include all buildings on the property you must list each building separately, eg, dwelling, shed, pergola with retaining wall and swimming pool.

Applying for a certificate does not prevent the issue of a fine for a breach under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 or Local Government Act 1993.

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