Find information about business permit and registrations fees including answers to frequently asked questions and links to application resources.
Use the table of contents at the top of this page to navigate to a specific permit or application.
Accommodation Registration Fees
An establishment fee will be invoiced to you when we lodge your application. This fee is non-refundable.
The initial registration fee will be invoiced to you after the Health Officer has assessed and approved your application.
You are unable to trade in your premises until this fee has been paid in full.
Upon payment of the registration fee you will receive your registration certificate. The registration is valid until 31 December each year.
| Class |
Pro Rata
1 July 2023 - September 2023
|
Full Fees
1 October 2023 - 30 June 2024
|
| Establishment fee |
$158.00 |
$158.00 |
| Class D - Prescribed Accommodation (4 - 20 persons) |
$165.00 |
$330.00 |
| Class E - Prescribed Accommodation (21 - 40 persons) |
$257.00 |
$514.00 |
| Class F - Prescribed Accommodation (41+ persons) |
$337.00 |
$674.00 |
| Additional inspection fee (if required) |
$117.50 |
$117.50 |
Establishment Fee
There is no establishment fee payable for the registration of an Aquatic Facility.
Aquatic Facility Registration Fees
The registration fee is payable when you lodge your application.
After the Health Officer has assessed and approved your application you will receive your registration certificate.
| Category |
Pro Rata
1 July 2023 - 30 September 2023
|
Full Fees
1 October 2023 - 30 June 2024
|
| Category 1 (1 - 2 systems) |
$125.00 |
$250.50 |
| Category 1 (3+ systems) |
$187.50 |
$375.50 |
| Transfer |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
| Additional inspection fee |
$117.50 |
$117.50 |
Refer to our FoodTrader Fees if you are registering a temporary food premises, mobile food van, vending machine or water truck.
Establishment fee
An establishment fee of $256.50 will be invoiced to you when we lodge your application. This fee is non-refundable.
The establishment fee for sporting and community groups is $126.50.
The fee is non-refundable
There are no fees to lodge a Class 4 Notification.
Please refer to our FoodTrader Establishment Fees if you are registering a temporary food premises, mobile food van, vending machine or water truck.
Food registration fees
The initial registration fee will be invoiced to you after the Health Officer has assessed and approved your application.
You are unable to trade in your premises until the registration or renewal fee has been paid in full.
Upon payment of the registration fee you will receive your registration certificate.
Business Fees
| Class |
Pro Rata Fees
Applicable from:
Pro Rata
1 July 2023 - 30 September 2023
|
Full Fees
Applicable from:
Full Fees
1 October 2023 - 30 June 2024
|
|
Class 1
|
$325.00 |
$650.00 |
Class 2 - Large Supermarkets
|
$1185.00 |
$2370.00 |
| Class 2 - Food Premises |
$330.00 |
$660.00 |
| Class 3 - Large Convenience Store |
$600.00 |
$1200.00 |
| Class 3a - Food Premises |
$235.00 |
$470.00 |
| Class 3 - Food Premises |
$200.00 |
$400.00 |
Class 4 - Notification
|
Free |
Free |
Community & Sporting Groups
| Class |
Pro Rata
1 July 2023 - 30 September 2023
|
Full Fees
1 October 2023 - 30 June 2024
|
|
Class 2 - Food Premises
|
$165.00 |
$330.00 |
| Class3a - Food Premises |
$120.00 |
$240.00 |
| Class 3 - Food Premises |
$95.00 |
$190.00 |
| Class 4 - Notification |
free |
free |
Follow up Fee
A fee of $154.50 is payable for each additional inspection at a food premises after the first follow up inspection. This fee is payable before the Health Officer books their inspection with you.
This fee is non-refundable.
How long is the food registration valid?
The registration is valid until 31 December each year.
| Category |
Pro Rata
1 July 2023 – 30 September 2023
|
Full Fees
1 October 2023 – 30 June 2024
|
| Footpath trading permit fee for business |
$99.00
|
$198.00
|
| Footpath trading permit fee for not for profit group |
$49.50 |
$99.00 |
Footpath trading permit FAQs
Health & Beauty Registration Fees
The initial registration fee will be invoiced to you after the Health Officer has assessed and approved your application.
You are unable to trade in your premises until this fee has been paid in full.
Upon payment of the registration fee you will receive your registration certificate.
|
Class
|
Pro Rata
1 July 2023 – 30 September 2023
|
Full Fees
1 October 2023 – 30 June 2024
|
| Establishment fee |
$158.00 |
$158.00
|
|
High risk
|
$150.00
|
$300.00 |
|
Medium risk
|
$125.00
|
$250.00
|
|
Low risk/Ongoing
|
$300.00
|
$300.00
|
|
Transfer fee
|
$200.00
|
$200.00
|
One-off Hairdressing Registration Fee
Hairdressers that don’t include any high or medium risk beauty activities pay a one-off registration fee.
Hairdressing Registrations are ongoing and are not required to be renewed.
Transfer fees are not applicable to one-off Hairdressing registrations.
Additional Inspection Fees
A fee of $117.50 is payable for each additional inspection at the health & beauty premises after the first follow up inspection. This fee is payable before the Health Officer books their inspection with you.
This fee is non-refundable.
The permit fee is payable when you lodge your application.
After we have assessed and approved your application you will receive your Roadside Trading Permit.
| Category |
Pro Rata
1 July 2023 – 30 September 2023
|
Full Fees
1 October 2023 – 30 June 2024
|
| Roadside trading permit fee for business |
$953.00
|
$1906.00
|
| Roadside trading permit fee for community & sporting groups |
$476.50 |
$953.00 |
| Category |
Fee |
| Business – 1 Day Roadside Trading |
$159.00 |
| Community/Not for Profit Group – 1 Day Roadside Trading |
$78 |
Roadside trading permit FAQs
What does the permit and renewal fee cover?
- Assessment of the Initial Application and relevant site inspections to ensure compliance with the Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law 2020 and Streets & Roadside Trading Policy;
- The ability to trade from the roadside throughout Yarra Ranges Council; and
- Required inspections for education, complaints, compliance issues and enforcement action.
Why do I need to pay the full fee from 1 October?
If your initial registration is approved between 1 October to 31 December we will register your premises until 31 December of the following year.
This provides you with the remaining months of the current year at no charge.
You will not be required to pay a renewal fee until the following year.
FoodTrader registration establishment fee
An establishment fee of $128.50 will be added to your application when Council accepts your application via the FoodTrader Customer Portal.
The establishment fee for community and sporting groups is $63.00.
The establishment fee is non-refundable.
Upon payment of the establishment fee your application will be allocated to a Health Officer for assessment.
There is no establishment fee for a Class 4 Notification.
FoodTrader registration fees
The registration fees will be invoiced to you after the Health Officer has assessed and approved your application.
Short-term registrations fees
You will be invoiced 50% of the full registration fee for FoodTrader registrations required between 1 day to 6 months.
Upon payment of the fees you will receive your registration certificate.
Business FoodTrader registration & renewal fees
|
Business Fees -Class
|
Pro-Rata Fees
Applicable from
1 July 2023 – 30 September 2023
|
Full Fees
1 October 2023 - 30 June 2024
|
|
Class 2 – Temporary Premises
(Fee is charged per FoodTrader Registration)
|
$157.50
|
$315.00 |
|
Class 2–Mobile Premises
(Fee is charged per Mobile Premises)
|
$155.00
|
$310.00 |
|
Class 2–Vending Machine
(Fee is charged per Vending Machine)
|
$153.50
|
$307.50 |
|
Class 3 – Temporary Premises
(Fee is charged per FoodTrader Registration)
|
$95.00
|
$190.00 |
|
Class 3 – Mobile Premises
(Fee is charged per Mobile Premises)
|
$95.00 |
$190.00 |
|
Class 3 – Vending Machine
(Fee is charged per Vending Machine)
|
$83
|
$166.00 |
|
Class 3 – Water Carter
(Fee is charged per Water Truck)
|
$93.50
|
$187.50 |
|
Class 4-Food Notification
(ie: Sausage Sizzle with low risk foods)
|
No fee
|
No fee |
Community and sporting group fees
| Class |
Pro Rata
1 July 2023 - 30 September 2023
|
Full Fees
1 October 2023 - 30 June 2024
|
| Class 2 - Temporary Premises (per Streatrader/FoodTrader registration) |
$80.00 |
$160.00 |
| Class 2 - Mobile Premises (per mobile van/cart/trailer etc) |
$80.00 |
$160.00 |
| Class 2 - Vending Machine (per machine) |
$75.50 |
$151.00 |
| Class 3 - Temporary Premises (per Streatrader/FoodTrader registration) |
$46.50 |
$93.00 |
| Class 3 - Water Carter (per water truck) |
$46.00 |
$92.00 |
| Class 3 - Mobile Premises (per mobile van/cart/trailer etc) |
$46.00 |
$92.00 |
| Class 3 - Vending Machine (per machine) |
$41.00 |
$82.00 |
| Class 4 - Notification |
No fee |
No fee |
How long is the FoodTrader registration valid?
The registration is valid until 31 December each year, unless you have applied for a short-term registration.
How do I renew my FoodTrader registration?
You will receive a Renewal Notice via the FoodTrader portal each year requesting payment.
To ensure your business is registered to continue trading into the following year, you must apply to renew your registration and pay the fee by 31 December.
Visit the FoodTrader portal
Permit to Install - $725.00
Permit for a Major Alteration - $725.00
Permit for a Minor Alteration - $551.70
Renew a Permit to Install/Alter - $123.10
Transfer a Permit - $147.10
Amend a Permit - $153.70
Exemption - $217.30
Additional Progress Inspection - $94.00
Pre application site consultation - $94.00
File search and copy of plans - $69.50
View more information about septic systems and septic related requests.
Planning fees and charges are set by the State Government and vary depending on your application.
For information on our refund policy please visit planning service refund policy
Fees for applications for permits under section 47 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (regulation 9)
Use of land
| Class |
Description |
Fee |
| 1 |
Use only |
$1,415.10 (89 fee units) |
Single dwelling use or development if the cost of development is:
| Class |
Description |
Fee |
| 2 |
$10,000 or less |
$214.70 (13.5 fee units)
|
| 3 |
More than $10,000 but not more than $100,000 |
$675.80 (42.5 fee units)
|
| 4 |
More than $100,000 but not more than $500,000
|
$1,383.30 (87 fee units)
|
| 5 |
More than $500,000 but not more than $1,000,000
|
$1,494.60 (94 fee units)
|
| 6 |
More than $1,000,000 but not more than $2,000,000 |
$1,605.90 (101 fee units)
|
VicSmart applications
| Class |
Description |
Fee |
| 7 |
VicSmart application if the estimated cost of development is $10,000 or less
|
$214.70 (13.5 fee units)
|
| 8 |
VicSmart application if the estimated cost of development is more than $10,000
|
$461.10 (29 fee units)
|
| 9 |
VicSmart application to subdivide or consolidate land
|
$214.70 (13.5 fee units)
|
| 10 |
VicSmart application (other than a class 7, 8 or 9 permit) |
$214.70 (13.5 fee units)
|
Other development if the cost of development is:
| Class |
Description |
Fee |
| 11 |
$100,000 or less
|
$1,232.30 (77.5 fee units)
|
| 12 |
More than $100,000 but not more than $1,000,000
|
$1,661.60 (104.5 fee units)
|
| 13 |
More than $1,000,000 but not more than $5,000,000
|
$3,665.00 (230.5 fee units)
|
| 14 |
More than $5,000,000 but not more than $15,000,000
|
$9,341.30 (587.5 fee units)
|
| 15 |
More than $15,000,000 but not more than $50,000,000
|
$27,546.80 (1732.5 fee units)
|
| 16 |
More than $50,000,000
|
$61,914.60 (3894 fee units)
|
Subdivision
| Class |
Description |
Fee |
| 17 |
To subdivide an existing building (other than a class 9 permit)
|
$1,415.10 (89 fee units)
|
| 18 |
To subdivide land into 2 lots (other than a class 9 or class 17 permit)
|
$1,415.10 (89 fee units)
|
| 19 |
To effect a realignment of a common boundary between lots or consolidate 2 or more lots (other than a class 9 permit)
|
$1,415.10 (89 fee units)
|
| 20 |
Subdivide land (other than a class 9, class 17, class 18, or class 19 permit)
|
$1,415.10 per 100 lots created (89 fee units per 100 lots created)
|
| 21 |
To:
a) create, vary or remove a restriction within the meaning of the Subdivision Act 1988; or
b) create or remove a right of way; or
c) create, vary or remove an easement other than a right of way; or
d) vary or remove a condition in the nature of an easement (other than right of way) in a Crown grant. |
$1,415.10 (89 fee units) |
| 22 |
A permit not otherwise provided for in the regulation |
$1,415.10 (89 fee units) |
Fees for amending permits
Fees for applications to amend permits under section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (regulation 11)
| Class |
Description |
Fee |
| 1 |
Amendment to a permit to change the use of land allowed by the permit or allow a new use of land. |
$1,415.10 (89 fee units) |
| 2 |
Amendment to a permit to change the statement of what the permit allows or to change any or all of the conditions which apply to the permit |
$1,415.10 (89 fee units)
|
Single dwelling use or development if the cost of the additional development is:
| Class |
Description |
Fee |
| 3 |
$10,000 or less |
$214.70 (13.5 fee units)
|
| 4 |
More than $10,000 but not more than $100,000 |
$675.80 (42.5 fee units)
|
| 5 |
More than $100,000 but not more than $500,000
|
$1,383.30 (87 fee units)
|
| 6 |
More than $500,000
|
$1,494.60 (94 fee units)
|
VicSmart applications
| Class |
Description |
Fee |
| 7 |
Amendment to a class 7 permit - if the cost of any additional development is $10,000 or less
|
$214.70 (13.5 fee units)
|
| 8 |
Amendment to a class 8 permit - if the cost of any additional development is more than $10,000
|
$461.10 (29 fee units)
|
| 9 |
Amendment to a class 9 permit - subdivide or consolidate land
|
$214.70 (13.5 fee units)
|
| 10 |
Amendment to a class 10 permit (a VicSmart application other than a class 7, 8 or 9 permit) |
$214.70 (13.5 fee units)
|
Other development if the cost of the additional development is:
| Class |
Description |
Fee |
| 11 |
$100,000 or less
|
$1,232.30 (77.5 fee units)
|
| 12 |
More than $100,000 but not more than $1,000,000
|
$1,661.60 (104.5 fee units)
|
| 13 |
More than $1,000,000
|
$3,665.00 (230.5 fee units)
|
Subdivision
| Class |
Description |
Fee |
| 14 |
Amendment to a permit - to subdivide an existing building (other than a class 9 permit)
|
$1,415.10(89 fee units)
|
| 15 |
Amendment to a permit -to subdivide land into two lots (other than a class 9 or 17 permit)
|
$1,415.10 (89 fee units)
|
| 16 |
Amendment to a permit - to effect a realignment of a common boundary between lots or to consolidate two or more lots (other than a class 9 permit)
|
$1,415.10 (89 fee units)
|
| 17 |
Amendment to a permit - to subdivide land (other than a class 9, 17, 18 or 19 permit)
|
$1,415.10 per 100 lots created (89 fee units per 100 lots created)
|
| 18 |
Amendment to a permit to:
a) create, vary or remove a restriction within the meaning of the Subdivision Act 1988; or
b) create or remove a right of way; or
c) create, vary or remove an easement other than a right of way; or
d) vary or remove a condition in the nature of an easement (other than right of way) in a Crown grant. |
$1,415.10 (89 fee units)
|
| 19 |
Amendment to a permit not otherwise provided for in the regulation |
$1,415.10 (89 fee units)
|
Other fees
| Regulation |
Description |
Fee |
| 7 |
For requesting the Minister to prepare an amendment to a planning scheme exempted from the requirements referred to in section 20(4) of the Act.
|
$4,293.00 (270 fee units)
|
| 8 |
For requesting the Minister to prepare an amendment to a planning scheme exempted from certain requirements prescribed under section 20A of the Act.
|
$1,033.50 (65 fee units)
|
| 10 |
For combined permit applications
|
Sum of the highest of the fees which would have applied if separate applications were made and 50% of each of the other fees which would have applied if separate applications were made
|
| 12 |
Amend an application for a permit or an application to amend a permit
|
a)Under section 57A(3)(a) of the Act the fee to amend an application for a permit after notice is given is 40% of the application fee for that class of permit set out in the Table at regulation 9
b)Under section 57A(3)(a) of the Act the fee to amend an application to amend a permit after notice is given is 40% of the application fee for that class of permit set out in the Table at regulation 11 and any additional fee under c) below
c)If an application to amend an application for a permit or amend an application to amend a permit has the effect of changing the class of that permit to a new class, having a higher application fee set out in the Table to regulation 9, the applicant must pay an additional fee being the difference the original class of application and the amended class of permit
|
| 13 |
For a combined application to amend permit
|
The sum of the highest of the fees which would have applied if separate applications were made and 50% of each of the other fees which would have applied if separate applications were made
|
| 14 |
For a combined permit and planning scheme amendment Under section 96A(4)(a) of the Act
|
The sum of the fee(s) for the amendment to the planning scheme (regulation 6) and whichever of the following applies:
- 50% of the fee which would have applied if the permit application had been made separately; or
- if the permit application is for more than one class of permit (regulation 9), the highest of the fees which would have applied if the permit applications had been made separately.
|
| 15 |
For a certificate of compliance
|
$349.80 (22 fee units)
|
| 16 |
For an agreement to a proposal to amend or end an agreement under section 173 of the Act
|
$707.60 (44.5 fee units)
|
| 17 |
For a planning certificate
|
a)$23.90 (1.5 fee units) for an application not made electronically
b)$7.52 for an application made electronically
|
| 18 |
Where a planning scheme specifies that a matter must be done to the satisfaction of a responsible authority, Minister, public authority, or municipal council
|
$349.80 (22 fee units)
|
| |
Secondary Consent |
$348.79 |
Advertising fees
|
Description
|
Fees
|
|
1-10 notices
|
$107.12
|
|
11+ (base fee + per notice fee) – each additional notice (to max $1,500)
|
$6.73
|
|
Each additional notice (to max $1,500)
|
$6.73
|
|
Advertising Sign – A1
|
$212.17
|
|
Advertising Sign – 1.2m x 1.8m
|
$348.28
|
|
Newspaper Advertising
|
$577.00 – $988.00
|
|
Valuations and revaluation for open space valuation for subdivisions
|
$430.56
|
What does the establishment fee cover?
The establishment fee covers the cost of a Health Officer assessing your application and reviewing and approving your plans. It includes the initial inspection of your premises and one follow up inspection (if required) prior to registration.
What does the food & health registration fees cover?
The registration fee covers the cost of a Health Officer inspecting your premises within the first 3 months of you opening your business and one follow up inspection, if required. If you have paid a full fee, it also allows for your annual inspection, including one follow up inspection.
Annual registration fees cover the cost of your any sampling the Health Officer may need to do, phone calls, emails, newsletters and complaint inspections, as required.
What does the Aquatic Registration Fee cover?
The registration fee covers the cost of a Health Officer assessing your application and reviewing and approving your Water Quality Risk Management Plan.
This includes a Health Officer inspecting your premises within the first 3 months of you opening your business and one follow up inspection, if required. If you have paid a full fee, it also allows for your annual inspection, including one follow up inspection.
Annual registration fees cover the cost of your any sampling the Health Officer may need to do, phone calls, emails, newsletters and complaint inspections, as required.
What does the FoodTrader establishment fee cover?
The establishment fee covers the cost of a Health Officer assessing your FoodTrader application and reviewing and approving your plans. It includes the initial inspection of each of your temporary food premises (mobile trucks, water carter trucks and vending machines) and one follow up inspection (if required) prior to registration.
What does the FoodTrader food registration fee cover?
The registration fee covers the cost of a Health Officer inspecting your premises within the first 3 months of you opening your business and one follow up inspection, if required.
If you have paid a full fee, it also allows for your annual inspection, including one follow up inspection, if required.
This fee also covers the cost of your any food sampling the Health Officer may need to do, phone calls, emails, newsletters and complaint inspections, as required.
This fee is payable for each mobile premises, water carter truck and vending machine.
This fee is only payable once per registration if you have multiple temporary premises. e.g. stalls, marquees etc. the fees refundable?
The establishment fee is non-refundable.
The additional inspection fee is non-refundable.
The registration fee may be refundable, depending on your circumstances. Apply for a refund of your registration fee.
Why do I need to pay the full fee from 1 October?
If your initial registration is approved from 1 October to 31 December, we will register your premises until 31 December of the following year.
This provides you with the remaining months of the current year at no charge.
You will not be required to pay a renewal fee until 31 December of the following year.
Why aren't there any transfer fees for Food registrations?
As of 1 July 2021, the Food Act 1984 no longer allows food registrations to be transferred when there is a change in ownership.
All food registrations that are transferring to a new proprietor need to be applied for in the same manner as a new food registration.
Both the establishment fee and the registration fee are payable for all food registrations that require a change in ownership.
Apply online to register your food business.
Can a Community Group or Sporting Group receive assistance paying fees?
To assist our Community & Sporting Groups we have discounted our Establishment and Registration fees by 50%.
Do I need to pay fees for both my fixed and temporary food premises?
Yes. If you have both a fixed and a temporary food premises you will incur both the establishment fee and the registration fee for each registration.
These fees cover the assessment and ongoing inspections at each of your registered premises.
What fees do I pay to do obtain a Pre-Transfer Inspection & Report?
You will need to pay the Pre-Transfer Inspection Report Fee. This is payable per premises, not registration. e.g. If you are looking at a premises that has both a food and a health registration you will only pay this fee once.
Apply online for a Pre-Transfer Inspection & Report for a premises you are interested in.
You are then required to pay fees per registration when you are ready to change/transfer each of the registrations into your name.
Are there any discounts if I have more than one registration?
No. The establishment fees and registration fees are payable for each registration that you require for your business.
These fees cover the cost of the relevant assessments and inspections required under each of the Acts.