The fees for building work categories are different to the fees for trade and specialist work categories.
Building work is:
- erection of pre-fabricated metal-framed home additions and structures
- general building work
- kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovation
- structural landscaping
- swimming pool building
The fees for trade work and specialist work are the same.
Note: The processing fee shown in the tables below is not refundable if the application is refused or withdrawn. We prefer to provide refunds by electronic funds transfer (EFT).
If your licence is cancelled, we will not refund any of the fees paid.
For more information on the application fees, refer to the Home Building Regulation 2014.
Applying for a new licence, certificate or permit
Individual licences
As part of the NSW Government’s economic stimulus package those affected by COVID-19, the 1 year fee has been waived and the 3 year fee discounted.
1 year fee ($) | 3 year fee ($) | Processing fee ($) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building contractor licence | 0* | 605* | 0* |
| Trade or specialist contractor licence | 0* | 315* | 0* |
| Building supervisor certificate | Not available | 0** | 0** |
| Trade or specialist work supervisor certificate | Not available | 0** | 0** |
| Tradesperson certificate | Not available | 0** | 0** |
| Owner-builder permit | 183 | 70 | |
* Applies from 15 April 2020 to 14 April 2021
** Applies from 20 April 2020 to 19 April 2021
Corporation or partnership licences
As part of the NSW Government’s economic stimulus package those affected by COVID-19, the 1 year fee has been waived and the 3 year fee discounted.
Corporation | 1 year fee ($) | 3 year fee ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Building contractor licence | 0* | 832* |
| Trade or specialist contractor licence | 0* | 561* |
Partnership | 1 year fee ($) | 3 year fee ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Building contractor licence | 0* | 615* |
| Trade or specialist contractor licence | 0* | 471* |
* Applies from applies from 15 April 2020 to 14 April 2021
Adding a building, trade or specialist work category to your licence or certificate
Note: The fees shown below are not refundable if the application is refused or withdrawn.
Individual licences
Adding a building category | Fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Building contractor licence | 300 |
| Trade or specialist contractor licence | 300 |
| Building supervisor certificate | 89 |
| Trade or specialist work supervisor certificate | 89 |
Adding a trade or specialist category | Fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Building contractor licence | 153 |
| Trade or specialist contractor licence | 153 |
| Building supervisor certificate | 89 |
| Trade or specialist work supervisor certificate | 89 |
| Tradesperson certificate | 89 |
Corporation or partnership licences
Adding a building category | Fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Corporation building contractor licence | 300 |
| Corporation trade or specialist contractor licence | 763 |
| Partnership building contractor licence | 300 |
| Partnership trade or specialist contractor licence | 699 |
Adding a trade or specialist category | Fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Corporation building contractor licence | 163 |
| Corporation trade or specialist contractor licence | 163 |
| Partnership building contractor licence | 163 |
| Partnership trade or specialist contractor licence | 163 |
Renewing or restoring a licence or certificate
Individual licences
As part of the NSW Government’s economic stimulus package for licence holders affected by COVID-19, the 1 year renewal fee has been waived and the 3 year renewal fee discounted.
Visit the Service NSW website to renew online.
Renewals | 1 year fee ($) | 3 year fee ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Building contractor licence | 0* | 652* |
| Trade or specialist contractor licence | 0* | 327* |
| Building supervisor certificate | Not available | 0** |
| Trade or specialist work supervisor certificate | Not available | 0** |
| Tradesperson certificate | Not available | 0** |
Restoration | 1 year fee ($) | 3 year fee ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Building contractor licence | 0* | 653* |
| Trade or specialist contractor licence | 0* | 327* |
| Building supervisor certificate | Not available | 0** |
| Trade or specialist work supervisor certificate | Not available | 0** |
| Tradesperson certificate | Not available | 0** |
* Applies from 15 April 2020 to 14 April 2021
** Applies from 20 April 2020 to 19 April 2021
Corporation or partnership licences
As part of the NSW Government’s economic stimulus package for licence holders affected by COVID-19, the 1 year renewal fee has been waived and the 3 year renewal fee discounted.
Visit the Service NSW website to renew online.
Renewals | 1 year fee ($) | 3 year fee ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation building contractor licence | 0* | 970* |
| Corporation trade or specialist contractor licence | 0* | 578* |
| Partnership building contractor licence | 0* | 738* |
| Partnership trade or specialist contractor licence | 0* | 491* |
Restoration | 1 year fee ($) | 3 year fee ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation building contractor licence | 0* | 970* |
| Corporation trade or specialist contractor licence | 0* | 578* |
| Partnership building contractor licence | 0* | 739* |
| Partnership trade or specialist contractor licence | 0* | 487* |
* Applies from applies from 15 April 2020 to 14 April 2021
Replacement contractor licence, certificate or owner-builder permit
Fee ($) | Processing fee ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement contractor licence, certificate or owner-builder permit | 48 | 48 |
Issue of a certificate under section 131 of the Home Building Act
Fee ($) | |
|---|---|
| Issue of a certificate under section 131 of the Home Building Act | 23 |
This certificate is admissible in legal proceedings. It may specify the information provided for in section 131 of the Act for example whether the person was a holder of a licence on a certain date.