Metropolitan planning levy

Levy applies to some planning permits in metro Melbourne.

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Understanding the metropolitan planning levy

When the levy applies and how to calculate it and pay.

Metropolitan planning levy certificates

Learn about certificates, revised certificates and refund rules.

Apply for a metropolitan planning levy certificate

Steps to apply and pay online to get your certificate.

Apply for a revised metropolitan planning levy certificate

Steps for revising a certificate if estimated costs increase.

Pay your metropolitan planning levy

Enter your application number when paying by EFT.

What is the metropolitan planning levy?

The metropolitan planning levy is a charge on the planning permit application process for developments over a threshold in metropolitan Melbourne. It applies to residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. The levy supports the delivery of planning initiatives.

Understanding the metropolitan planning levy