Forms & Permits

New Dog Registration Form (PDF 144.5 KB)

Registration form for new dog registrations

Application Form - Change of Animal Registration Details (Online Form)

Online form - Make a change to the details of your animal registration.

Application Form - Change of Animal Registration Details (Printable PDF) (PDF 623.2 KB)

Printable PDF - Make a change to the details of your animal registration.

Application Form - Change of Animal Registration Ownership (PDF 625.0 KB)

Let us know about the change of ownership of an animal, whether you are a new owner or a previous owner.

Application to keep excess dogs (PDF 626.7 KB)

In order to keep excess dogs and cats on your property, you will need to fill out this application form.

Application for Cat Approval (PDF 144.5 KB)

If you live on an allotment and you wish to keep 1 to 2 cats, or if you wish to keep 1 cat on an allotment on Magnetic Island or Paluma Range, you will need approval.

Application Form - Conduct a Kennel and Cattery (PDF 751.7 KB)

Fill out this form to apply to keep a kennel or cattery, or to renew your current application.

Cat and/or Dog Details Form (PDF 643.0 KB)

This form is to be used when you need to give Council additional dog or cat details.

Application for large bird Approval (PDF 703.9 KB)

Council approval is required for the keeping of up to one large bird (Cockatoo, Galah, other bird of similar size, Peacock or Peahen) on properties less than 4000m2.

Application for Cat Approval - 3 to 6 cats (PDF 735.4 KB)

This application is to seek approval from Townsville City Council to keep between 3 to 6 cats on a property over 400m2 (excludes Magnetic Island and the Paluma Range area).

Animal Care and Adoption Centre Volunteer Registration (PDF 825.4 KB)

The Animal Care and Adoption Centre welcomes volunteers to help with general animal care tasks. Use this form to tell us your availability and the type of tasks you’d like to help us with.

Animal Care and Adoption Centre Volunteer Online Registration

Online Version.

The Animal Care and Adoption Centre welcomes volunteers to help with general animal care tasks. Use this form to tell us your availability and the type of tasks you’d like to help us with.

Request for Refund Application (PDF 702.4 KB)

Types of refunds this form can be used to apply for are Dog Registration Fees and Business Licences

Application to Reserve a Grave/Site - Form 1 (PDF 315.7 KB)

Application to reserve a grave/site at Belgian Gardens Cemetery. (Must also complete Internment Consent Application if the reserve and interment is to occur simultaneously)

Interment Consent Application - Form 2 (PDF 148.8 KB)

Interment Consent application form. (Must also be completed with Application to Reserve a Grave/Site if the reserve and interment is to occur simultaneously)

Traditional Burial Acknowledgement - Form 3 (PDF 376.1 KB)

The Traditional Burial Acknowledgement applies when a family requests to backfill a grave in accordance to their tradition.

Monument Construction Permit - Form 4 (PDF 300.7 KB)

To be completed when applying for the construction of a Plaque with base on Lawn area, Headstone, kerb and ledger/or concrete top or other monument.

Right of Burial Transfer Application - Form 5 (PDF 159.0 KB)

Right of Burial Application form to transfer certificate of grave/site.

Grave Site Surrender - Form 6 (PDF 186.3 KB)

To be completed by right of burial holder and applies to unused plots only.

Exhumation Request - Form 7 (PDF 210.6 KB)

This is an application for the exhumation of a Deceased person’s body or their cremated ashes in a Townsville City Council controlled Cemetery.

Commercial Approval Application

Businesses applying to use Council land for a commercial activity are required to complete this form. Please ensure you submit a completed Commercial Permit Risk Assessment Form and any other documentation required such as Public Liability Insurance, Certificate of Currency and other certificates, permits or licences that are relevant to your proposed commercial activity.

It is important for Council to license Commercial Approval in order to:

• Minimise impact generated by organised commercial activities on public open space, beaches, park assets.
  


• Ensure access is equitable to limited public space and beaches.
  


• Regulate activities of organised groups, including public liability and occupational health and safety concerns.
  


• Balance the needs of commercial activities on open spaces with those of local residents and visitors.
  

The current Fees and Charges for Commercial Approvals are available in Part 5.V -  Full Schedule of Council Fees and Charges.

Commercial Permit Risk Assessment Form (DOC 250.5 KB)

This form is to be completed with the above application form - Commercial Use of Local Government Controlled Areas & Roads

Application for Outdoor Dining Licence (PDF 153.2 KB)

If you have a food business that uses council land or footpath for outdoor dining purposes, you will require an Outdoor Dining Licence.

Complaints form (PDF 134.8 KB)

If you are dissatisfied about the service delivery, services, decisions or actions of council or its staff and would like to
lodge a complaint, simply fill out this form and send it to the Chief Executive Officer.

Incident report form - letter of demand (PDF 137.2 KB)

If you have suffered personal injury and believe that council is liable, please complete and submit.

Petition to Townville City Council form (PDF 31.5 KB)

A petition is a formal, written request, signed by a minimum of ten persons, presented to council regarding any matter of community interest or requesting council to take action.

Annual return form (PDF 630.9 KB)

This form must be completed and submitted to Townsville City Council each year by the holder of the environmental authority (EA).

Application for environmental authority form (PDF 637.6 KB)

This is the approved form to apply for an environmental authority (EA) for a prescribed environmentally relevant activity (ERA) for which Townsville City Council is the administering authority.

Application to amend environmental authority form (PDF 639.3 KB)

This is the approved form to be used when applying to amend an environmental authority (EA) for which Townsville City Council is the administering authority.

Application to surrender an environmental authority form (PDF 634.5 KB)

This is the approved form to be used for applications requesting surrender of an environmental authority (EA) under sections 257 and 265 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 for which Townsville City Council is the administering authority.

Application to suspend environmental authority form (PDF 637.7 KB)

This is the approved form to be used under section 284A of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 for the holder of an environmental authority (EA) to request a suspension of that EA for which Townsville City Council is the administering authority.

Application to transfer environmental authority form (PDF 640.9 KB)

This is the approved form to apply to transfer all or part of an environmental authority (EA) for a prescribed environmentally relevant activity (ERA) for which Townsville City Council is the administering authority.

Risk assessment form (PDF 47.9 KB)

This form is to be completed by all individuals, organisations or groups applying to participate at a Townsville City Council Event, who do not have their own Public Liability Insurance.

Busking Information Sheet and Permit (PDF 170.7 KB)

Council encourages busking in the city's public places provided that the busking is conducted in a way that does not unreasonably impact upon others.

Credit Application (PDF 39.1 KB)

The responsibility of providing the credit references rests with the applicant, and credit terms cannot be provided until all the necessary information has been received and evaluated.

Application for payment plan (PDF 268.3 KB)

A Payment Plan is an agreement between the ratepayer and council that allows for the payment of the outstanding rates and charges to be made by regular instalments, over an agreed period of time.

Application for pensioner concession on rates and charges (PDF 133.5 KB)

Each pensioner registered on the property tile much complete a separate application.

Owner Occupied Statement (PDF 78.1 KB)

Council offers a different rating category to ratepayers who own and occupy a property as their principal place of residence. For details of this please refer to the Schedule of Rates and Charges.

Direct Debit Application Form (PDF 112.9 KB)

This agreement is between the Direct Debit User (Townsville City Council User ID 207492) and you (the customer) and should be read in conjunction with the Direct Debit Request (DDR) form.

Application for General Rates & Utility Charges Concession (PDF 57.4 KB)

Council will consider providing assistance to not-for-profit and charitable community organisations using the rate exemption provision under section 93(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 2009.

Disconnection or installation of pedestal (toilet)

Use this form to advise Townsville City Council when pedestals are installed or disconnected from an existing commercial property.

Flood Model Request Form

Request access to the relevant base-line flood model for your project.

Application for commercial kitchen, mobile food van and licencable not-for-profit organisations (PDF 752.5 KB)

This application ONLY applies to commercial kitchens, mobile food vans, and not-for-profit business which sell meals 12 times a year or more.

Application for Domestic Kitchen Licence (PDF 680.1 KB)

This application applies to farm stays, bed & breakfast, and non - commercial manufacturing of snack foods within a domestic setting (within a residential dwelling) which can include sale from home directly and / or the sale of these items at markets and fetes.

Application for a temporary food stall licence (PDF 732.1 KB)

Please read the application form carefully and complete all applicable sections. Please ensure you submit this application at least 30 days before commencement of trade to allow council to process your application in time.

Non-profit Organisation Nomination Form - Temporary Food Stall (PDF 641.3 KB)

Not-for-profit nomination form for temporary food stalls form utilised if you intend to operate at an organised event.

Application to amend Food Licence (PDF 685.1 KB)

Please note if you wish to apply to be a NEW licensee of a currently licensed food business, you will be required to apply for a new food licence. Please ensure you submit this application at least 30 days before commencement of trade to allow us to process your application in time.

Application to surrender a Food Licence (PDF 746.0 KB)

Use this application form to surrender an existing Food Licence issued under the Food Act 2006.

Application for a food safety program accreditation (PDF 639.3 KB)

This application ONLY applies to those businesses which require a food safety program under the Food Act 2006 or wish to voluntarily submit a program.

Application for food safety supervisor (PDF 711.6 KB)

The licensee must at all times continue to have a Food Safety Supervisor nominated for the food business under the licence, who is easily contactable. A business may have more than 1 Food Safety Supervisor.

Application for certificate of compliance (PDF 593.8 KB)

You need to ascertain the current level of compliance with the Food Safety Standards by applying for a Certificate of Compliance if you are deciding on whether to purchase a food business.

Application for Outdoor Dining Licence (PDF 153.2 KB)

If you have a food business that uses council land or footpath for outdoor dining purposes, you will require an Outdoor Dining Licence.

Request for Refund Application (PDF 702.4 KB)

Types of refunds this form can be used to apply for are Dog Registration Fees and Business Licences

Exhibitor Information Pack and Form (PDF 614.8 KB)

Exhibition proposals are accepted throughout the year and are assessed by Gallery Management.

Gallery Services volunteer registration form (PDF 174.8 KB)

Townsville Gallery Services welcomes volunteers. Become a regular volunteer at the Galleries for your chance to receive a complimentary Friends of the Gallery Membership.

Guided tour teacher feedback form (PDF 110.7 KB)

Your feedback is important to the Gallery and will be used to further develop our education programs.

Education kits feedback form (PDF 146.5 KB)

Your feedback is important to the Gallery and will be
used to further develop our education programs.

Friends of the Galleries membership form (PDF 694.0 KB)

The Friends of the Galleries program offers a range of Membership Categories to suit people’s diverse needs and budgets.

Cultural Heritage Register add or remove form (PDF 648.4 KB)

Nominate or apply to remove a place from Schedule 7, Cultural Heritage Register, in the Townsville City Plan.

Exemption certificates (PDF 728.7 KB)

In some instances, council may consider development exempt from assessment.

Exemption Certificates application (online form)

In some instances, council may consider development exempt from assessment.

Chain of Custody (LF-011) (PDF 408.4 KB)

Sample Chain of Custody form.

Application for Lighting Permit and Information Sheet (PDF 1.2 MB)

Use this application form to apply to install bud (fairy) lighting in council trees in the public space adjacent to commercial premises. Attached at end of form is an information sheet on Lighting in Council Trees.

Plea of Guilty (PDF 9.8 KB)

Used when you wish to plead guilty to charges laid down in the summons.

Statutory Declaration (PDF 12.0 KB)

A written statement declared to be true in the presence of an authorised witness. When you sign a statutory declaration, you are declaring that the statements in it are true.

RTI Application Form (PDF 191.2 KB)

It is recommended that you contact the RTI officer in the relevant agency for assistance and advice before completing and submitting this application form.
The information you are seeking may be already available online, for purchase or by request.

Information Privacy amendment form (PDF 128.4 KB)

Under the Information Privacy (IP) Act 2009 you have a right to amend your own personal information.

Request to waive parking fine (PDF 596.7 KB)

Application to have your parking fine waived.

Commercial Vehicle Permit Application (PDF 66.4 KB)

A vehicle may be issued with a commercial vehicle identification label if the vehicle is used for carrying on a business that requires the regular use of loading zones.

Resident Parking Permit (PDF 348.1 KB)

Residents in Pimlico and North Ward may be eligible to apply for a Resident Parking Permit.

Application to exceed Time-limited Parking (PDF 635.2 KB)

This parking permit allows tradespersons to park continuously in “1P”, “2P” and “4P” parking bays for longer than the advertised maximum time.

Election for Court Hearing (PDF 106.3 KB)

You have the right to have this matter dealt with by a court. Before making that decision you should obtain legal advice. If you choose this option, you must complete this Election for Court Hearing notification within 28 days of the date of the infringement.

Pensioner Transport Subsidy Scheme - Editable (PDF 335.8 KB)

The Pensioner Transport Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) is a program designed to help permanent Townsville pension card holders with an affordable way to access and participate in community activities.

Pensioner Transport Subsidy Scheme - Print Version (PDF 210.8 KB)

The Pensioner Transport Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) is a program designed to help permanent Townsville pension card holders with an affordable way to access and participate in community activities.

Pensioner Transport Subsidy Scheme

Visit our Seniors page for full details and application forms.

Application for higher risk personal appearance service (PDF 449.6 KB)

Ensure that you include copies of each operators Certificates of Attainments (Infection Control Training) to demonstrate that all persons who will be carrying out skin penetration procedures have met the minimum training requirements.

Request for Refund Application (PDF 702.4 KB)

Types of refunds this form can be used to apply for are Dog Registration Fees and Business Licences

Application for Building Compliance Notice (PDF 633.9 KB)

Application for a Building Compliance Notice under the Residential Services (Accreditation) Act 2002 - Section 29.

Application to occupy temporary dwelling (PDF 705.3 KB)

To be completed and submitted to Planning and Development prior to occupying a temporary dwelling.

Referral agency response application (PDF 658.7 KB)

For property boundary, structure, height and site cover relaxations, as well as a request to build over or adjacent to council infrastructure.

Referral agency response application (online form)

Apply for a siting relaxation or building over or adjacent to services.

'Other' referral applications form (PDF 646.7 KB)

For assessable development that requires referral to council other than those in the Referral agency response application.

Request a pre-lodgement meeting (online form)

Book a meeting with council officers before you lodge to discuss plans for development.

Notice to commence works (PDF 497.7 KB)

This form is to let us know when you plan to commence works.

Plan of subdivision (PDF 645.9 KB)

Request council to approve plans to subdivide your property.

Exemption Certificates application (online form)

In some instances, council may consider development exempt from assessment.

Exemption certificates (PDF 728.7 KB)

In some instances, council may consider development exempt from assessment.

Compliance assessment and Certificate of Compliance application (PDF 706.4 KB)

Complete this form if you require a compliance assessment and Certificate of Compliance for your development.

Commissioning certificate for an onsite sewerage facility (OS-05) (PDF 628.9 KB)

For treatment plants only - to be completed by a licensed drainer who holds an endorsement for on-site sewerage facility maintenance.

Design certificate for onsite sewerage facilities (OS-03) (PDF 623.6 KB)

Used by registered on-site sewerage designers to obtain design certificates.

Authorisation to change water billing option - new meter (PDF 43.2 KB)

Two water pricing plans are available to residential customers.

Application to Register as a designer of onsite sewerage facilities (OS-02) (PDF 621.6 KB)

All work carried out in relation to the site and soil assessment, design and installation of on-site sewerage facilities must be carried out so as to comply with the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002, all relevant regulations,
local laws, codes and standards.

Request for Connection Quotation (QAF0190) (PDF 98.4 KB)

Any work, for which a standard fee is not supplied, requires a quotation. Requests for quotation must be submitted to Planning & Development.

Referral agency response application (PDF 658.7 KB)

For property boundary, structure, height and site cover relaxations, as well as a request to build over or adjacent to council infrastructure.

Referral agency response application (online form)

Apply for a siting relaxation or building over or adjacent to services.

Commercial Road Work Permit Application (PDF 828.8 KB)

Apply for approval to begin works on roads or in the road reserve as per Local Law 1.15 - Carrying out works on a road or interfering with a road or its operation 2011.

Residential Road Work Permit Application (PDF 713.6 KB)

Apply for approval to begin works on roads or in the road reserve (e.g. driveways, hoarding and works zones) as per Local Law 1.15 - Carrying out works on a road or interfering with a road or its operation 2011.

Online Road Work Application (Commercial & Residential)

This application is for a road work permit that allows work to be undertake on the road reserve (driveways, hoarding etcetera).
Work must not commence prior to receiving the permit.

Self Assessable Road Work Permit Application

This application is for standard driveways to houses in ‘greenfield’ urban developments, i.e. new residential estates, where the existing layback kerb and channel doesn’t need to be modified.

The Friends of the Theatre membership form (PDF 130.2 KB)

The Friends of the Theatre is an association that promotes the awareness and appreciation of the Civic Theatre.

Application for Tree Removal (PDF 165.2 KB)

Apply for Council to remove a tree(s) from public land.

Application for Trade Waste Approval (PDF 681.3 KB)

The owner of a property will be the Trade Waste Approval holder, and will be responsible for ensuring that Trade Waste discharged to sewer meets our requirements.

Application to Discharge Trade Waste to Sewer (Online Form)

A trade waste approval is required by any business that wishes to discharge trade waste to the sewer.

Request for Connection Quotation (QAF0190) (PDF 98.4 KB)

Any work, for which a standard fee is not supplied, requires a quotation. Requests for quotation must be submitted to Planning & Development.

Authorisation to change water billing option - new meter (PDF 43.2 KB)

Two water pricing plans are available to residential customers.

Location of water or wastewater system infrastructure (QAF0096) (PDF 127.0 KB)

Council can mark the location of water and wastewater infrastructure assets for you. Use this form to apply for this service.

Metered Standpipe Hire Form (online form)

Used to hire a Metered Standpipe from Townsville City Council