Building

Before starting any building work it’s essential you get advice from our Building Department staff to decide whether your project needs a building permit.

Dwellings, additions & improvements. Garages, domestic shed, carport & Pergolas. Pools & Spas. Relocate a dwelling. Demolition. Commerical/Industrial Buildings. Rooming House.

Residents are now required to register their pool and spa with Swan Hill Rural City Council and have their safety barrier inspected once every four years.

Building Advice and Conciliation Victoria (BACV) offers advice and assistance to resolve domestic building disputes.

Owners of commercial and accommodation buildings must maintain all Essential Safety Measures.

If you are holding an event in a location not deemed to be normal practice, i.e. a music concert on a football oval, this area is classed as a Place of Public Entertainment (POPE).

Building Permit Application Form. Energy Rating Declaration. Checklists. Additional building forms.

Domestic and Commercial Building Fees and Charges.

If you’re not connected to the sewer you need a wastewater treatment system.