In South Australia, a Certificate of Occupancy is required for all new buildings (and building work where applicable) approved and built under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (the PDI Act), excluding Class 10 structures such as sheds, carports and verandahs.
The requirement to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for Class 1a buildings will be introduced from 1 October 2024.
Note: all other habitable buildings (Class 1b to Class 9) under the PDI Act continue to require a Certificate of Occupancy prior to occupation. This certificate will be issued via the PlanSA portal. The below form should only be used if the portal is unavailable.
About Certificates of Occupancy
The Department for Housing and Urban Development acknowledges and respects Aboriginal peoples as the state's First Peoples and nations and recognises Aboriginal peoples as Traditional Owners and occupants of lands and waters in South Australia.
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The Department for Housing and Urban Development acknowledges and respects Aboriginal peoples as the state's First Peoples and nations and recognises Aboriginal peoples as Traditional Owners and occupants of lands and waters in South Australia.