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                    Property information

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                    The City of Melbourne can provide different types of information about properties including whether the property is in a hazardous area, details on existing planning or building permits, or if there are any outstanding building notices or orders that need addressing.

                    ​​​​​​​​We can also provide copies of any relevant plans or documentation that support building permits.

                    If you are buying or selling a property, or preparing a building permit application, you will need an information or history statement.

                    In this section

                    • Fire Services Property Levy

                      The Fire Services Property Levy has been introduced to fund the operation of the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board and the Country Fire Authority. Councils are required to collect the levy on behalf of the Victorian Government.
                    • Land information certificates

                      If you are selling a property, you will need to obtain a Land Information Certificate.
                    • Planning and building property enquiries

                      Requests can be made to City of Melbourne for written planning advice, building permit information and copies of planning and building documents.
                    • Planning and building registers

                      Use our registers to find information on the status of planning and building permit applications, VCAT planning decisions, heritage properties and open space contributions.
                    • Property valuations

                      Victorian Government legislation requires all properties in the City of Melbourne municipality and across Victoria to be valued for rating purposes every year on a common date.
                    • Termites

                      Termites, also known as white ants, can cause significant damage to timber structures.
                    Did you know?
                    Public Record Office Victoria holds a vast array of records created by Victorian Government departments and authorities including the State’s courts, local councils, schools, public hospitals and other public offices.
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