Private Building Surveyors lodgement: Section 80

A Private Building Surveyor (PBS) must notify the relevant Council of the appointment in writing, within 7 days of accepting the appointment.

The Section 80 outlines the work that you are engaged you for as part of the Building Permit.

How to apply

Prepare your documents

You need to provide a completed Section 80 with your application. This should include the following information:

  • nature of works that the property owner engaged you for
  • property address
  • PBS name and registration number
  • private building surveyor's company name.

Apply online

Log in to the platform to apply. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up. Find out more about our online self-service platform.

Once logged in:

  • select ‘All applications and permits' under Apply for something
  • find 'Section 80' and select 'Start'.
  • follow the prompts.

Apply for Private Building Surveyors permit lodgement

You can track the progress of your applications anytime through the platform.

Please note you should continue to email Section 30 and Section 73 applications to council@stonnington.vic.gov.au.

More information

For information about the regulations, visit the Building and Plumbing Commission website.

For information about Section 80 applications, call the Municipal Building Surveyor's Office on 03 8290 3525.

Cost

Free