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Levy Calculator

Use our Levy Calculator to estimate the levy payable on your project.

Levy Calculator

Levy Payable on projects over
$40,000 inc GST#

Project Commencement
Pre 1 January 2025*

1st January 2025

Levy Payable on projects over
$100,000 ex GST#

Project Commencement
Post 1 January 2025*


Project Eligibility

Date of Development Approval / Commencement of Construction before 1 January 2025

The CITF levy is payable on any building or construction work over $40,000 (including GST). If your project’s value is less than $40,000, no levy submission is required.

The levy applies to a wide range of construction related activities, including but not limited to:

  • building and structure work
  • roadworks
  • water-related projects
  • electrical and mechanical services
  • sports facilities
  • landscaping
  • asbestos removal
  • site preparation work.

For more details information review our Leviable Work Reference Table.

Date of Development Approval / Commencement of Construction after 1 January 2025

The CITF levy is payable on any building or construction work over $100,000 (excluding GST). If your project’s value is less than $100,000, no levy submission is required.

The levy applies to a wide range of construction related activities, including but not limited to:

  • building and structure work
  • roadworks
  • water-related projects
  • electrical and mechanical services
  • sports facilities
  • landscaping
  • asbestos removal
  • site preparation work
  • maintenance and repair work, including for local councils
  • turbines or generators involved in the generation of electricity for the State’s power system.

For more details information review our Leviable Work Reference Table.


Project value

Date of Development Approval / Commencement of Construction before 1 January 2025

Estimated project value (including GST) is either:

  • the total contract price; or
  • an estimate of the reasonable market price for the work.

Date of Development Approval / Commencement of Construction after 1 January 2025

Estimated project value (excluding GST) is either:

  • the total contract price, less the value of any plant or equipment; or
  • an estimate of the reasonable market price for the work.

The estimated project value should include, but is not limited to:
  • Labour
  • Project management fees
  • Materials and components
  • A reasonable allocation for profit margin; and
  • Overheads.

Levy calculator

Estimated levy payable based on project value


See also:

About the levy
About the levy

Find out why the Levy is important and who it supports.

About the Levy
Lodge and pay a new levy
Lodge and pay a new levy

Use our online form to lodge and pay your levy.

Lodge and Pay a Levy
Levy FAQs
Levy FAQs

Your questions answered: Understanding the CITF Levy

Levy FAQs

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