Announcement

Submit this form to obtain property ownership details of your adjoining neighbours for fencing purposes only.

Apply for a permit to build or alter a jetty.

Use this form if you have received a planning permit and need to make some changes.

If you have a Planning Permit Application that is being assessed and would like to make changes, submit this form to have it amended.

Use this form to transfer an animal registered with Council to another person. Changes can only be made with the signature of the previous owner or an attached statutory declaration.

Complete this form if you have a new dog or cat, or it is new to East Gippsland Shire. All dogs and cats must have a microchip and must be registered at 3 months of age.

Use this form to replace a tag that has been lost or that has become unreadable due to wear and tear.

Please use this form to register a business with and aquatic facility

Use this form to register an Assistance Dog with the Council

Australia Day Awards are presented annually to local citizens and community groups that have made an outstanding contribution or may have gone above and beyond in our community. Nominations for the awards close at 5.00 pm Sunday 6 December 2024 and announced at a formal event before 26th January 2025

Book clubs can borrow sets of selected titles and then join in discussion about the title. One single membership card is created for each book club.

Use this form to request Property Information Certificates on a property in East Gippsland Shire Council.

The Bushfire Rebuild Support Service provides specialised advice to help streamline any planning application requirements and your overall rebuild.

Complete this form to notify Council of the removal of a Temporary Dwelling in bushfire area

A permit is required to busk, or perform street theatre or other forms of entertainment, in a public place in East Gippsland Shire.

Submit this form to stop receiving your rate notice by email.

Submit this form to cancel an existing Rates Direct Debit.

Please use this form to request a Certificate of Installation of a UMD/Rigid Annex or Prefabricated Holiday Unit.

This form is for businesses wanting to open a credit account for tip fees with East Gippsland Shire Council.

If you are leaving early in an emergency, or if you would like to register your whereabouts on any given day or time, please complete this form.

Apply to book the Nicholson Street Bairnsdale kiosk or stage area, or one of the raffle sites listed.

Apply to hold a wedding ceremony on public land in East Gippsland Shire Council.

Request a copy of building plans or permits that have been issued for your property. If you do not own the property you will need to obtain written consent from the owner.

Copy of septic plans can only be given to the property owner, or a person having written permission from the owner. There is non refundable fee for the search.

Complete this form for vehicle access to Cunninghame Arm footbridge at Lakes Entrance.

Complete this form to lodge any requests, issues, feedback or suggestions to East Gippsland Shire Council.

Use this form if you are a debtor and are required to submit an updated email address for invoice and statement delivery

Apply to set up a direct debit from your nominated bank account to pay your rates by 4 instalments or one full payment.

This permit allows you to place or display any goods in a public place or on the footpath immediately outside a premises where you sell goods. This permit has a yearly fee.

Apply for a permit to advertise a vehicle for sale that is parked on the nature strip in front of your property. Some rules apply.

Are you a volunteer? Or do you know someone who contributes to our community in a volunteering capacity? Register your details now to be formally recognised on the East Gippsland Honour Roll, to be updated annually during National Volunteer Week in May.

Apply for a permit to build or alter a jetty in the Paynesville Canals.

Drivers of vehicles carrying heavy loads must be aware that there are heavy load restrictions on some bridges when travelling in East Gippsland Shire.

Apply for an extension of time to the commencement or completion date of your planning permit by submitting this application.

If you own a farm and meet the guidelines, you can apply for a farm land rate which will reduce your rate charges.

Complete this form to report fire hydrant issues to East Gippsland Shire Council.

This form can be used to request access to documents held by East Gippsland Shire Council (Council) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

Use this form to request a history of rate payments or valuations for your property. A fee applies.

Use this form for a road or footpath closure whilst any building work or site work is being undertaken.

Immunisation records history may be accessed by completing this form, or alternatively you can contact the Australian Immunisation Register or the medical clinic where received.

If you would like to report an incident and you are not seeking compensation due to injury, loss or damage, please complete an Incident Notification Report Form

Use this form to state if you were not in possession or control of a vehicle at the time of an offence set out on an infringement notice.

Apply for an Event Permit if your event will impact on the use of public land or normal public activities.

Use this form to borrow books outside of the East Gippsland Library system.

Use this form to borrow journal articles outside of the East Gippsland Library system.

Complete this form if you would like to invite the Mayor and/or Councillors to your event.

There is a limit to how many animals can be kept on a property without a permit. Submit this form if you want to have more than the allowed amount of animals in accordance with Council's General Local Law.

Contractors can use this form to apply for a permit to paint kerb side street numbers.

Nominate an authority, or cancel an existing authorisation, to access rates information or update details.

Community groups and organisations applying for funding assistance through other agencies may require a Letter of Support from Council for their application. This form needs to be submitted 10 business days before the applications close.

Membership to East Gippsland Libraries is free and gives you access to all library resources, including physical and digital collections.

An Organisation Membership allows you to create a membership card for your institution which allows members to borrow and access online resources.

Please use this form to make any suggestion relating to your library service, its programs, events or suggested items to be purchased for the collection.

Apply for a permit to graze livestock on a road, or on East Gippsland Shire Council managed land.

Use this form if you are a contractor that needs to access to a jetty. Public liability insurance required and a fee applies.

Apply or register your interest to become a berth holder at one of East Gippsland Council’s marinas or jetties.

A meeting room can be booked at one of our Service Centres using this application. Hire fees or a bond may apply.

Common major traffic control items for worksites include speed restriction signs, stop and give way signs, traffic control signs and stop here on red signal signs.

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) can use this form to request maintenance to roads, vegetation and signs etc. from East Gippsland Shire Council.

Please attach supporting documents for any name change. These documents may include a Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, Deed Poll document or current Drivers Licence.

Use this form if a request is being made for a Report and Consent of the Municipal Building Surveyor to vary the default siting requirement at a neighbouring property.

Submit this form if you did not have possession or control of a motor vehicle or trailer at the time of offence.

If your business sells food you must either register, or notify Council, advising where the premises is located.

The owner of a caravan park in which a UMD or rigid annex is to be installed must submit an Installation Advice Form to East Gippsland Shire Council.

If you believe you will be adversely affected by the granting of a Planning Permit, you can lodge a formal objection with Council by completing this form.

This permit allows the use of temporary on-site accommodation to assist home builders construct a dwelling on their property.

This form is for the use of a Temporary Dwelling. It applies only for a property where a dwelling that was a primary place of residence was destroyed in the 2019/20 bushfires and the owner intends to rebuild a permanent dwelling.

Tradespeople can apply for a permit to use a parking bay or zoned area for extended periods in the CBD area.

Apply to set up a payment plan or direct debit to repay your fine in weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments.

This form gives Council permission to send your rates bill to another person. This form must be signed by the owner.

Apply to advertise on roadside signage boards installed at specific locations by Council to promote events and projects run by local Community organisations.

A Council permit is required for any person wanting to install a new or alter any part of a septic tank or wastewater system.

A Place of Public Entertainment permit is needed if a building or place is to be used for conducting public entertainment or a public meeting.

Use this form if you require a planning permit to develop or use land for a particular purpose. Other approvals may be needed such as a building approval.

Use this form to register your pool or outdoor spa. All Victorian pool and outdoor spa owners must register their pools with Council.

Use this form to submit a Certificate of Compliance for your pool barrier from your Building Surveyor/Inspector

To remove or deregister your pool or spa from the East Gippsland Shire Council register, please complete this form.

Use this form for any change to postal address or contact details.

Use this form to request a Land Information Certificate. This certificate provides information on the property to assist with the settlement process.

This form is to be used to gain Land Manager consent before carrying out works on Council managed or owned land.

Community members wishing to ask a question at a Council Meeting must complete this form and adhere to the principles and requirements outlined in Council’s Mutual Respect Charter and Governance Rules.

Register to receive your rates notice by email (or update your email address for this service).

Submit this form for Raymond Island Ferry pass application

Submit this form for a Raymond Island Ferry pass

Use this payment plan application to purchase by direct debit, an additional portable ferry pass for property owners or non owner ferry pass stickers.

Request a refund. Evidence of the transaction is required unless it is a result of the application of a pension rebate. Acceptable evidence of payment: Cash Receipt from Australia Post or Council, Bank Statement, Credit Card Statement.

Use this form to register Accommodation Services in East Gippsland.

Submit this form to register a Caravan Park with the East Gippsland Shire Council.

A Domestic Animal Business must meet any Building/Planning rules, and register their premises with Council before they can operate. Registration is renewed annually.

Businesses wanting to sell food or drink in East Gippsland Shire Council must register before trading.

Use this form for registering businesses that conduct activities in East Gippsland Shire Council such as hairdressing, beauty therapy, body piercing and tattooing.

Long grass that exceeds 100mm in height may be deemed a fire hazard, and can be reported using this form. Council will notify the owners and begin working with them to rectify the issue.

Report any issues or feedback to Council using this form. If you would like to report an incident due to injury, loss or damage please don't use this form, please refer to our Incident Notification Report Form

If your building project does not meet a requirement of the Building Regulations 2018, you must obtain Council's report and consent before a building permit can be issued.

Consent may be required from the East Gippsland Shire Council before a permit for demolition is issued.

If you are buying a food business, you can request a Council inspection prior to settlement to ensure the premises complies with the requirements of the Food Act 1984.

Use this form to have the rate classification reviewed for your property.

Please fill in for written planning advice from a statutory planner

Community members wishing to speak on item/s listed on the agenda for a current Council Meeting or any other matter must complete this form and adhere to the principles and requirements outlined in Council’s Mutual Respect Charter and Governance Rules.

Supporting our community to divert waste from landfill. This form can be used to seek a rebate when one or more of the eligible products are purchased. These can be a Cloth nappy product, reusable sanitary product or Compost bin or worm farm. Only one type of product rebate can be applied for. See Terms and Conditions on the application form for more information.