Pay your pet registration renewal Pay for your dog or cat registration renewal online, in person or by mail.
Permit for excess animals or birds Depending on the type and number of animals you wish to keep, and the size of your property, you may require a permit.
Register a cat or dog If you have a cat or dog cat that is three months of age or older, it must be registered with Council.
Report wandering animals or livestock If you see animals wandering on a road or public space please report it immediately.
Update your pet registration details Update animal registration contact information, concessions, desexing status, and report animals that have passed away or left the municipality.
Report a bin issue You can report any bin related issues such as missed collections, damage, missing bins, and other related concerns.
Request a change to a bin service Find out how to change your bin size, get an extra bin or order a new bin service.
Footpath trading permits Local business traders who want to use the footpath for commercial activity may need to apply for a Footpath Trading Permit.
Skilled migration We provide certification for several skilled visas for the North West region of Victoria (Swan Hill and Mildura).
Register a new accommodation business If you are starting a hotel, motel, rooming house, dormitory or other accommodation business, you will need to register the business with Council.
Transfer an accommodation business If you have purchased an existing accommodation business, you must apply to transfer the business registration.
Register a new aquatic facility If you are starting a aquatic facility you will need to register the business with Council.
Transfer an aquatic facility If you have purchased an existing aquatic facility business, you must apply to transfer the business registration.
Apply to install an unregistrable moveable dwelling or rigid annexe Council’s written approval is required for ALL on-site developments in caravan parks prior to the works being carried out.
Register a new caravan park business If you are starting a caravan park business, you will need to register the business with Council.
Transfer a caravan park business If you have purchased an existing caravan park business, you must apply to transfer the business registration.
Register a new food business (Class 1, 2, 3 or 3A) If you are starting a business that handles, prepares, packages, stores, serves, supplies or repackages food, you will need to register the business with Council.
Submit a notification for a new food business (Class 4) If you are a low-risk community group, retailer or other business, you will need to notify Council if you would like to sell or serve food.
Itinerant trading A permit is required if you intend to sell, provide goods or services or fundraise on Council land or footpath.
Roadside or vehicle food trading on Council land A permit is required if you intend to sell goods or offer services on a road or from a property or public place adjacent to a road.
Register a new hair, beauty or skin penetration business If you are starting a hair, beauty or skin penetration business, you will need to register the business with Council.
Transfer a hair, beauty or skin penetration business If you have purchased an existing hair, beauty or skin penetration business, you must apply to transfer the business registration.
Domestic animal business Find out how Council can help you register your domestic animal business and identify other permit requirements.
Current job vacancies We are always looking for new talent to join our team - explore current career opportunities.
Recruitment process View our recruitment and selection process. It covers applying, the interview, and beyond.
Work experience Council offers work experience opportunities to support local students - find out how to apply.
After school care After the school day ends, we provide care that is engaging and designed to promote learning and personal development.
Enrol your child Out of School Hours Care enrolment must be completed before you book your child into after school or vacation care.
Vacation care During the school holidays, vacation care offers a range of enjoyable and educational activities for children.
Immunisation history request For immunisations before 1996, you may be able to request records from Council. Immunisations given after 1996 are available online via your myGov account.
Immunisation sessions Morning and afternoon immunisation sessions are held every month. Appointment bookings are essential.
Planning an event Explore resources and guidance available to assist you in planning your next event.
Venues for hire Find details about public meeting rooms, halls and community facilities available to hire locally and how to book them.
Business Facade Improvement Program Eligible businesses with street frontage can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to upgrade their facades.
Community Development Fund Supports eligible groups to deliver projects and programs that enhance community wellbeing.
Event Support Fund Assists new and existing events that deliver social and economic benefits to our area.
Grants Hub Council’s online Grants Hub provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available Australia-wide.
Youth Endeavour Scholarship Eligible secondary school leavers can apply for a $500 grant to support further education, training, or career pathways.
Immunisation history request For immunisations before 1996, you may be able to request records from Council. Immunisations given after 1996 are available online via your myGov account.
Immunisation sessions Morning and afternoon immunisation sessions are held every month. Appointment bookings are essential.
Report a found syringe If you find a discarded syringe in a public place, please contact Council immediately.
Busking Busking in our Swan Hill municipality adds to the vibrant atmosphere of our shopping precincts.
Intersection collections and door knocking Intersection collection and door knocking permits are available for charitable organisations and non-profit groups.
Itinerant trading A permit is required if you intend to sell, provide goods or services or fundraise on Council land or footpath.
Nominate the person responsible If you have received a parking fine, you may nominate the person responsible of the vehicle at the time of the offence.
Pay an infringement Infringement notices are issued in accordance with State when a law or regulation is broken i.e. animal management, parking, health or local laws.
Permit to burn To burn in a Fire Restriction Zone or zoned commercial, industrial, or residential areas, you must obtain a permit.
Roadside or vehicle food trading on Council land A permit is required if you intend to sell goods or offer services on a road or from a property or public place adjacent to a road.
Accessible parking permits Find out how to apply for a new accessible parking permit - or disabled parking permit or replace an existing permit.
Request property owner information You can only request this information for the purpose of arranging the construction of a fence.
Assessing a planning application Discover each step of the planning permit process: from pre-application advice to submission, assessment, advertising, and decisions.
Lodging a planning application Learn about the planning application process, view the planning application checklists and lodge your application online.
Object or make a submission to a planning application If you feel you have been affected by a planning proposal, you can object or make a submission to a planning permit application.
Request copies of planning permits and endorsed plans For a fee you can request copies of Request copies of planning permits and endorsed plans.
Request formal written planning advice For a fee you can request formal written planning advice from our Planning Team.
Submit condition plans for endorsement If your planning permit is subject to conditions, we may ask you to submit your plans for approval using our online portal.
Amend a building permit If any aspect of your design changes, or there is a change to your builder or practitioner details, you must apply to amend your building permit.
Apply for a building permit To apply for a building permit, you will need to engage a private building surveyor. Swan Hill Rural City Council no longer issues building permits.
Apply for an occupancy permit Your building permit will specify whether you require either an occupancy permit or a certificate of final inspection before you occupy the building.
Apply for consent to build over an easement If you intend to build any sort of structure over a drainage easement, you may need to apply for consent from Council first.
Land owner consent Organisations planning to upgrade, construct, or landscape on Council owned land must obtain consent before beginning any work.
Place of Public Entertainment (POPE) If you are holding an event in a location not deemed to be normal practice this area is classed as a Place of Public Entertainment (POPE).
Private building surveyors - online lodgement If you are a private building surveyor, you can submit a Section 80, Section 30 and a section 73 using our online portal.
Report and consent Report and Consent (dispensation) is the process for consulting with and obtaining the approval when building work may affect assets, infrastructure or amenity of the community. This includes Section 29A consent for proposed demolition.
Request a building investigation All building inspection, complaint, and investigation requests must be submitted through Council’s online Building Investigation Request form.
Request an extension of time to a building permit If you are unable to commence or complete works within the timeframe specified on your building permit, you must apply for an extension of time before the permit expires.
Request copies of building plans and documents For a fee, property owners or other third parties (with the owners written consent) can request copies of building plans, certificates, and permits etc.
Request legal point of discharge information To find the legal point of discharge (where stormwater from your property discharges into a Council managed drain or the street kerb and channel) and other drainage information you will need to apply.
Request property information For a fee, any person can request property information under Regulations 51(1), (2) and (3) of the Building Regulations 2018.
Apply to amend or extend a septic tank system permit If your permit is nearing its expiry (within 5 years of issue), or if changes are needed, you will need to apply to Council.
Apply to install or alter a septic tank system If you are installing or making any changes to a septic tank system, you must first apply to the Council for a permit.
Lodge your barrier compliance After your pool or spa has been registered and inspected, you will receive a certificate of barrier compliance. We need a copy.
New Owners of a Property with a Pool or Spa Check if the pool or spa is registered, update ownership details and learn about ongoing compliance.
Register your pool or spa All existing pools and spas are required to be registered. If you have missed the deadline, register your pool or spa as soon as possible.
Request a copy of the pool/spa registration letter Request a copy of the original letter sent to you regarding your pool and/or spa registration.
Apply for a land information certificate If you are buying or selling a property, you can get land information certificate from Council.
Pay your rates Pay your rates online, in person or by mail or direct debit. Find out about concessions and financial hardship.
Apply for a memorial or interpretive board If you would like to install a memorial on a roadside or in a public space, you must submit an application for Council approval.
Apply for an asset protection permit If your building works may impact Council assets, you must apply for an asset protection permit before work begins.
Apply to conduct a non-road activity on a Council road If you want to organise an event like a fun run, cycle race or street market on a Council road ,a permit is required.
Apply to work within road reserves A permit is required to perform any works in a Council managed road reserve (the public land outside the private property boundary).
Land owner consent Organisations planning to upgrade, construct, or landscape on Council owned land must obtain consent before beginning any work.
Lodge your barrier compliance After your pool or spa has been registered and inspected, you will receive a certificate of barrier compliance. We need a copy.
New Owners of a Property with a Pool or Spa Check if the pool or spa is registered, update ownership details and learn about ongoing compliance.
Register your pool or spa All existing pools and spas are required to be registered. If you have missed the deadline, register your pool or spa as soon as possible.
Request a copy of the pool/spa registration letter Request a copy of the original letter sent to you regarding your pool and/or spa registration.
Apply for a memorial or interpretive board If you would like to install a memorial on a roadside or in a public space, you must submit an application for Council approval.
Apply for an asset protection permit If your building works may impact Council assets, you must apply for an asset protection permit before work begins.
Apply to work within road reserves A permit is required to perform any works in a Council managed road reserve (the public land outside the private property boundary).
Be Ready Register This program provides access to subsidised short courses for young people to help improve employment opportunities.
Empower Youth Program This program aims to strengthen health and wellbeing facilitating pathways to employment.
Life Skills Program This program aims to improve life skills and outcomes for young people so they can learn how to live independently.