A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the North East fire district on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 February 2026.
No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01AM until 11:59PM.
More information: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans
Find detailed information on building permits, regulations, and resources for construction in Benalla Rural City. Access essential guidance for builders and developers to ensure compliant and successful projects.
As our building department is currently experiencing a high volume of enquiries, we ask that you show patience as we work through the backlog.
Benalla Rural City Council has implemented a customer portal to process all building application types. We will no longer be accepting hard copies.
You can use the online portal to:
As a customer, you can create your own login for access to the customer portal. This allows you to submit your applications and enquiries directly into the portal.
To set up your account, click on the button below to access the customer portal.
We understand navigating a new system can be challenging. If you need assistance with the portal, email building.info@benalla.vic.gov.au or call 03 5760 2665 to request a meeting with a member from the Building team to help you lodge your application.