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Planning and building permits
If you are undertaking any building work on your property, you'll need to find out whether your project requires a planning permit, a building permit, or both.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/home-renovation-essentials/permits -
Gifts, benefits and hospitality
The way public officials respond to offers of gifts, benefits and hospitality is critical to maintaining the trust of those we serve.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/about/gifts-benefits-and-hospitality -
Plumbing Audit Program
The VBA conducts risk-based compliance audits and below ground drainage inspections of plumbing work throughout Victoria. Compliance Auditors conduct on-site audits to sample performed plumbing work based on the lodgement of compliance certificates.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/plumbing-audit-program -
Freedom of Information Act Part II Statement
The Victorian Building Authority (the VBA) is committed to making information easily accessible to the public. The VBA releases a large amount of information through online and print publishing, social media platforms, information sessions andhttps://www.vba.vic.gov.au/about/foi-part-ii-statement -
eLearning assessment
Our eLearning assessment ensures you have a good understanding of the duties and obligations of being an owner-builder.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/owner-builders/elearning-assessment -
Bushfire resources
Information and resources on bushfires.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/bushfire/resources -
Building Documentation Audit Program
The VBA’s Building Surveyor Audit Program (BSAP) is a regulatory initiative that identifies and reduces non-compliant building work in Victoria.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/building-documentation-audit-program -
Balconies, decks and balustrades
Homeowners, tenants and property owners should regularly check and maintain any balconies, decks and balustrades. If not properly built and maintained, they have the potential to be a serious safety risk.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/balconies-decks-balustrades -
Owner-builder public register
We maintain a public register of all owner-builder certificates of consent.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/owner-builders/public-register -
Applying Section 10 to staged construction projects
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/applying-section-10-to-staged-construction-projects