Transfer an accommodation business registration

In Nillumbik, all accommodation businesses must be registered with Council and follow regulations to help minimise health risks. 

If you are purchasing an accommodation business that has an existing business registration, an application must be made to Council to transfer the registration to the new owner of the business.

How to apply

Apply online

Step 1.Do your research

Make sure you are familiar with the background information and requirements of operating an accommodation business. 

Find out more about accommodation businesses

Step 2.Arrange a pre-purchase inspection

We advise arranging a pre-purchase inspection before entering into a contract to purchase an existing accommodation business. A pre-purchase inspection will inform you of any outstanding items or structural requirements placed on the business. A pre-purchase inspection may also help with negotiating the settlement with the existing proprietor. Contact the Environmental Health team (9433 3340 or health.services@nillumbik.vic.gov.au) to arrange a pre-purchase inspection.

Step 3.Gather supporting documents

Your application will need to include:

  • A floorplan of the business, showing all equipment and sink locations

Step 4.Contact us 

Contact the Environmental Health team to obtain an application form.

Phone: 03 9433 3340
Email: health.services@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Step 5.Email the form to us

Email your completed application form to nillumbik@nillumbik.vic.gov.au, attention to Environmental Health.

Step 6.Receive a receipt email from us

After you email your application form, a member of the Environmental Health team will respond with a receipt email. This email will contain a payment reference number.

Step 7.Pay the application fee

You can view the schedule of fees and charges under the 'Fees' tab.

You can pay the application fee online using the payment reference number you received in the receipt email.

Pay the application fee online.

In person

Step 1.Bring your completed form

To customer service:

Civic Centre
34 Civic Drive
Greensborough

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Closed public holidays

Step 2.Pay the application fee

Pay with cash, cheque, money order, EFTPOS, Mastercard or Visa. Please note we do not accept Diners Club and American Express

You can view the schedule of fees and charges under the 'Fees' tab. 

Mail

Step 1.Prepare a cheque or money order

Payable to "Nillumbik Shire Council" and crossed "Not Negotiable".

You can view the schedule of fees and charges under the 'Fees' tab.

Step 2.Mail your completed form

Nillumbik Shire Council
PO Box 476
Greensborough VIC 3088 

Fees

View a schedule of fees and charges(PDF, 458KB)

What happens next?

After your submit your application:

Council assesses your application

After your application is received and the application fee is 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.

Final inspection

After any non-conformances have been attended to, an Environmental Health Officer will attend to conduct a final inspection.

Certificate of Registration

Following the final inspection, a Certificate of Registration will be issued.

 

More information

Please note that this information is intended for those transferring an existing accommodation business registration. Not what you were looking for? You may be interested in:

 

Contact us

Phone

03 9433 3111

Email

nillumbik@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Location

Environmental Health team
Civic Drive
Greensborough
3088
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