Register a new caravan park business

In our municipality, all caravan parks must be registered with Swan Hill Rural City Council.

Caravan parks in Victoria are regulated under Part 14 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 and the Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 2020.

How to register

Email

Step 1.Before you apply

Are you starting a new business or changing an existing business?

To avoid costly mistakes, allow our expert team to guide you through the necessary permits for launching your business successfully.

Explore our dedicated page for starting, expanding, or buying a business and complete our concierge questionnaire. Our team will promptly assist you, walking you through the essential processes and permits vital for kickstarting your new venture.

Step 2.Do your research

Make sure you are familiar with the background information and requirements of operating a caravan park business.

Find out more about caravan park businesses

Step 3.Gather supporting documents

Your application will need to include:

a site plan of the caravan park including location of all buildings
emergency management plan
a report by the relevant fire authority
a schedule of works (if applicable)

Step 4.Download the application form

Step 5.Email your completed application

Email your completed application form and supporting documents to health@swanhill.vic.gov.au.

Step 6.Pay the application fee

A member of our team will email you with details on how to pay your application fee.

In person

Step 1.Before you apply

Are you starting a new business or changing an existing business?

To avoid costly mistakes, allow our expert team to guide you through the necessary permits for launching your business successfully.

Step 2.Do your research

Make sure you are familiar with the background information and requirements of operating a caravan park business.

Find out more about caravan park businesses

Step 3.Gather supporting documents

Your application will need to include:

a site plan of the caravan park including location of all buildings
emergency management plan
a report by the relevant fire authority
a schedule of works (if applicable)

Step 4.Download the application form

Step 5.Bring your completed application to

Customer service

45 Splatt Street
Swan Hill
VIC 3585

72 Herbert Street
Robinvale
VIC 3549

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Step 6.Pay the application fee

A member of our team will email you with details on how to pay your application fee.

Fees

Registration fees are outlined in the Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 2020.

Schedule 2 determines the fee units that are paid for registration by the caravan park owner.
Fee units are set by the Treasurer of Victoria and change each financial year.

Set by the Treasurer of Victoria	2024/25 fees
Fee unit	$16.29

New caravan park business	Number of sites	2024/25 fees
Registration fees for 3 year registration	up to 25 sites	$277 (17 fee units)
Registration fees for 3 year registration	26-50 sites	$555 (34 fee units)
Registration fees for 3 year registration	51-100 sites	$1,110 (68 fee units)
Registration fees for 3 year registration	101-150 sites	$1,681 (103 fee units)

What happens next?

After your application is submitted, there are a few more steps that must be taken before your registration can be confirmed.

Council assesses your application

After your application is received and the application fee has been paid, an Environmental Health Officer will review the submitted documents.

Risk assessment

An Environmental Health Officer will contact you to arrange an appointment to meet onsite and conduct a risk assessment. A report will then be issued listing any non-conformances.