The table below provides the current VicSmart application fees per checklist. The VicSmart application fees are set by the State government are indexed annually. The same applies to non VicSmart planning permit application fees.
These fees are payable to the local council to make a permit decision on planning applications. The methods by which planning applications and fees can be submitted varies by council.
To lodge directly with a council, you can your search the council website, find your council in the FAQs, or alternatively use this guide to have it lodged by a Town Planning Consultant.
VicSmart fees change from time to time. These are the current VicSmart application fees, updated July 1, 2024.
| Checklist | Types of VicSmart planning application | VicSmart application fees |
| 1 | Realign a boundary between two lots | $220.50 (+ certification) |
| 2 | Subdivide land into lots each containing an existing building or car parking space | $220.50 (+ certification) |
| 3 | Subdivide land with an approved development into two lots | $220.50 (+ certification) |
| 4 | Construct a front fence in a residential zone | $220.50 if the cost of development is less than $10,000; $473.60 if more |
| 5 | Construct a building or works in a zone other than rural | $220.50 if the cost of development is less than $10,000; $473.60 if more |
| 6 | Construct buildings and works in an overlay | $220.50 if the cost of development is less than $10,000; $473.60 if more |
| 7 | Remove, destroy or lop one tree | $220.50 if the cost of development is less than $10,000; $473.60 if more* |
| 8 | Minor subdivision, minor buildings and works, painting or tree lopping in a Heritage Overlay | $220.50 if the cost of development is less than $10,000; $473.60 if more** |
| 9 | Minor subdivision or buildings and works in a Special Building Overlay | $220.50 if the cost of development is less than $10,000; $473.60 if more |
| 10 | Display a sign in a commercial, industrial or special purpose zone | $220.50 if the cost of development is less than $10,000; $473.60 if more |
| 11 | Reduce a car parking requirement | $220.50 if the cost of development is less than $10,000; $473.60 if more |
| 12 | Two lot subdivision in a rural zone | $220.50 (+ $473.60 for certification) |
| 13 | Construct a building or works in a rural zone | $220.50 if the cost of development is less than $10,000; $473.60 if more |
| 14 | Extension to one dwelling on a lot in a residential zone | $220.50 if the cost of development is less than $10,000; $473.60 if more |
Derived from State Government guide to VicSmart permits and from New Fees under the Planning and Environment Act by the State of Victoria
The VicSmart Guide fees are to a business and separate from council fees. Council fees are payable if you use the guide or lodge your application directly to a council.
* In the City of Monash, the fee is $0 for Checklist 7 – Remove, destroy or lop one tree
** In the City of Yarra, the fee is $0 for Checklist 8 – Install solar panels that are visible from the street (other than a lane) or public park in a heritage overlay.
If you are applying for more than one class of VicSmart application, then the council is entitled to charge an additional fee, but rarely do.
Fees for multiple classes of planning application are calculated by adding the highest fee to 50% of the remaining fees.
Additional fees may be payable to amend a VicSmart permit equal to those above.
The Complete VicSmart Guide replicates the government’s VicSmart application form and checklists, and provides assistance to get the information requirements for any combination of types of VicSmart planning application and any Victorian local government council.