Dwelling and property information
Council’s Building Department can assist you with obtaining information about your own property or one that you may be looking to buy. Building permits, certificates and forms can be accessed through the customer portal. Each section below will include details on where to find the relevant document within the customer portal.
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Building certificates
Building Regulation 51 (1) provide information to prospective buyers about buildings or structures on a property that have been built in the last 10 years including any inspections conducted. Complete a Building Information Response – Regulation 51(1) Application via the customer portal and submit it along with the applicable fee (outlined on the application form) to Council’s Building Unit.
In the customer portal, select Building, then Request Property Info.
Building Regulation 51 (2) provide information on termites, bushfire and flood prone areas associated with a property. Complete a Property Information Response – Regulation 51(2) Application via the customer portal and submit it along with the applicable fee (outlined on the application form) to Council’s Building Unit.
In the customer portal, select Building, then Request Property Info.
Land Information Certificates are issued by council's rates department and provide details of property valuation and rates outstanding. It may also include subdivision monies in relation to public open space that may be owing. Visit Land Information Certificates for further information and to apply for this certificate.
Archived building plans
Property owners in Murrindindi Shire can apply for copies of building plans and documents.
Please note that the availability and quality of plans and documents is not guaranteed, especially if the works are more than 20 years old.
Please allow up to 10 business days for retrieval of required plans and documents.
A non-refundable file retrieval fee will be applicable to all applications. Additional fees will apply upon retrieval for residential and commercial requests.
Please contact the Building Unit if you require printed copies.
Pursuant to Section 248 of the Building Act 1993, a person must not act on behalf of an owner of a building or land for the purpose of making any application, appeal or referral under this Act or the regulations unless the person is authorised in writing by the owner to do.
These documents can only be provided to the owner, the mortgagee or their authorised agent.
The data is not to be sold, copied or modified without the written consent of Murrindindi Shire Council.
Boundary setbacks and other dimensions shown on plans retrieved should not be relied upon without being confirmed on site.
Sewer drainage lines are rarely shown on building plans. Stormwater and drainage lines, if shown, are usually indicative only and should not be relied upon without being confirmed on site.
Copies of building plans can be obtained from Council’s Building Unit.
In the customer portal, select Building, then Apply for Building Search Records.
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You can also contact our building unit by emailing building@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
Adjoining property owner details
Council can only provide the name and mailing address of adjoining property owners for the purpose of fencing enquiries. An Adjoining Property Contact Details Application must be completed and submitted to Council’s Rates Unit via the link below.
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For a printable version of this document, click here.
In response, Council will provide the name and mailing address of the neighbour which can only be used in relation to the fencing matter stated on the application. No other personal information will be provided.
Drainage and Stormwater
Click here to view information on drainage and stormwater, including the legal point of discharge application form.
Planning Certificates
Click here to view information on planning certificates, including the planning certificate application form.