Rates Searches
Council offers a number of land record searches available in the Cooktown.
Searches are arranged by completing the Land Record Search application form and paying the relevant fee/s. You can also request a Rates Record by using this form.
Types of Searches
| SEARCH TYPES | FEES | TIMEFRAME |
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RATES |
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Rate and Water Search (Includes Water Meter Reading where water meter connected in Cooktown Area) |
$125 |
Allow up to 5 working days from date of receipt |
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Water Meter Reading if not requested at time of Rate Search (in Cooktown Water Area) |
$65 |
Allow up to 5 working days from date of receipt |
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BUILDING/PLUMBING |
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Building File Search and Summary
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$80 | Allow 5-10 working days from date of receipt |
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Building File Search Summary and Plans (including relevant certificates)
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$130 | Allow 5-10 working days from date of receipt |
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TOWN PLANNING |
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Limited Town Planning Certificate
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$135 |
Allow up to 5 working days from date of receipt
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Standard Town Planning Certificate
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$360 |
Allow up to 10 working days from date of receipt
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Full Town Planning Certificate
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$800 |
Allow up to 30 working days from date of receipt
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* plus cost of inspection
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HEALTH |
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Environmental Health Search Report (no inspection – initial fee) |
$350 |
Allow up to 10 working days from receipt. |
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Plus Inspection Fee as detailed below: |
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Caravan Park and Camping – in Cooktown |
$150 | |
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Food Premises – in Cooktown |
$150 | |
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High Risk Personal Appearance – in Cooktown |
$150 | |
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Rental Accommodation with shared facilities – in Cooktown |
$150 | |
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All above Search outside Cooktown |
Actual Cost | |
