Building permit application requirements
There are two types of building permit applications:
- Certified – an application that has been assessed by a private building surveyor and then lodged with the City for a building permit to be issued. Details of private building surveyors can be found on the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety website.
- Uncertified – an application where the assessment is carried out by the City for a building permit to be issued.
Application requirements
Refer to the building permit application checklists at the bottom of the page for information on what is required to be submitted with certified or uncertified building permit applications.
Application forms
BA1 Application for building permit certified
BA2 Application for building permit uncertified
Application Checklists
Fees
Please refer to the Building Services: fees and charges.
Infrastructure Verge Bond Requirements
As part of the City’s efforts to protect existing verge infrastructure, effective on Monday 19 August 2024, the City will require an infrastructure verge bond to be paid for all building permits with an estimated construction value of $60,000.00 or more.
The bond amounts for 2024-25 will be as follows:
- Estimated construction value $60,000 to $250,000: a bond amount of $1,000.
- Estimated construction value $250,001 to $1,000,000: a bond amount of $2,000.
- Estimated construction value >$1,000,000: variable – depending upon infrastructure at each site. Minimum bound $5,000.
In addition to the bond amount, there will be an administrative fee of $210(GST inclusive), which is non-refundable.
The infrastructure verge bond is refundable provided that no damage occurs to the City’s existing verge infrastructure during the construction. If damage does occur, the bond will be used to cover the costs of necessary repairs.
Infrastructure Verge Bond applications are to be completed online.
Apply via online application form
If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact the City’s Engineering Services team on 9400 4000.
Lodgement
You can lodge your building permit application:
Online
Please refer to the City’s eApplication service.
In person
Visit the City of Joondalup Administration Centre, 90 Boas Avenue, Joondalup.
By post
Post your application to the City at PO Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.
Once your application is lodged, an officer will conduct a preliminary assessment of your application. If further information is required, you will be contacted in writing.
Please be aware that the assessment may determine the requirement for a development (planning) application to be submitted by the City and approved prior to the building permit being issued.
Development (planning) application
In addition to a building permit application, a development (planning) application may be required.
A building permit application and development (planning) application can be lodged at the same time. The building permit application can only be finalised once the development (planning) application has been approved.