Occupation Certificate

Step 1.Create an account

Create an account on the NSW Planning Portal. 

Step 2.Apply using the NSW Planning Portal

Go to the NSW Planning Portal and complete the online application for an Occupation Certificate (OC).

Refer to the Quick Reference Guide - Submitting an Application for an Occupation Certificate for assistance with submitting your application.

Step 3.Upload required documents

Depending on the type of works or use, there will be certain documents that you will be required to lodge with your application. Refer to the Checklist for information.

The format, file size and documentation naming conventions used when uploading documents must meet Council's Digital Format Application Requirements.

Download the Occupation Certificate Checklist ensure you have attached the required documents and include it with your application.

Step 4.Lodged for review

Once the application is submitted through the Portal, an initial review will be carried out to check the information provided is sufficient for Council to accept. 

We will contact you if more information is required before the application can be accepted.

Step 5.Application ready to be accepted

When the application has been reviewed and is ready for lodgement, the payee nominated by the applicant will be invoiced for payment of the fees.

Assessment of your application will not start until the fees have been received by Council.

Step 6.Assessment of the application

Once fees have been paid, the application will be registered. A site inspection will then be organised.

Officers will contact the applicant if further clarification is needed.