Singapore legislation
Schedule 2
Schedule 2
Fees
SECOND SCHEDULERegulations 4(2)(b), 4A(3)(b), 13(c), 18(6), 18A(4), 20(3) and 42(1C) and (3)FeesPart 1DEFINITIONSDefinitions1.—
In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise requires —“first storey”, in relation to a general building that is the subject of an application under section 5, 5A or 6 of the Act, or of a lodgment under section 5AA of the Act, means the storey designated as the first storey in the building plans submitted with the application or lodged with the Commissioner of Building Control, as the case may be;[S 854/2023 wef 18/12/2023]“general building” means a building that is not a specified building, and includes a type 1 building;[S 695/2020 wef 31/08/2020]“SGFA” or “statistical gross floor area” —
in relation to one storey in a general building in a development, means the floor area of that storey;
in relation to 2 or more storeys in a general building in a development, means the aggregate of the floor areas of those storeys in that general building; and
in relation to 2 or more storeys in 2 or more general buildings in a development, means the aggregate of the floor areas of those storeys in those general buildings;“specified building” means —
a bridge;
a bund;
a canal;
a chimney;
a dry dock;
a jetty;
a landing stage;
a lighting mast;
a pier;
a retaining wall;
a tank (other than a water tank on a roof);
a tunnel;
a underpass;
a wharf;
a sewage treatment plant;
a silo;
a slip dock;
a slope;
a swimming pool; or
any other similar structure;“storey” includes a basement;[S 695/2020 wef 31/08/2020]“type 1 building” means any agricultural or industrial building, being a building that is constructed or used, or is to be constructed or used, primarily for one or more of the following purposes:
the growing, cultivation, picking or harvesting of any plant, fungi or algae intended for human or animal consumption or other commercial purposes;
the rearing, breeding or processing of any animal or invertebrate intended for human or animal consumption or other commercial purposes;
the manufacturing, preparation, preservation, processing, brewing, packing, canning, bottling or storage of any foodstuff or beverage;
the carrying out of activities involving agricultural science or agri-biotechnology in relation to food or food biotechnology;
the manufacturing, assembling, altering, repairing, servicing, ornamenting, finishing, cleaning, washing, packing, canning, adapting, breaking up or demolishing of any article or part of an article;Examples Buildings that are constructed or used primarily for any of the following purposes:
the assembly, manufacture, repair or servicing of any machinery or plant;
the assembly, repair or servicing of —
any computer hardware, audiovisual equipment, and other communication or electronic equipment, apparatus or parts;
any office, computing or accounting machinery; or
any photographic or optical goods;
the assembly, repair, servicing or refilling of any fire extinguishers;
the assembly, repair or servicing of any vehicle;
the assembly, repair, servicing or maintenance of any engine, motor or mechanical pump;
the cutting, grinding or polishing of marble or ceramic tiles.
the blending, canning or bottling of any substance;
the processing, recovery, refining or treatment of any metal or minerals;
the storing, sorting, processing, treatment or recycling of plastic materials, metal scraps, horticultural waste or electrical or electronic waste;
the storage of any goods, products or substances;
the carrying out of any printing works;
as a data centre.[S 695/2020 wef 31/08/2020](2) For the purposes of paragraphs 3, 4B, 5, 6, 7A, 9 and 10AA —
a reference to a storey (of a general building) above sublevel is a reference to any of the following:
a storey that has a finished floor level that is not more than 6 metres below the finished floor level of the first storey;
the first storey of the general building;
a storey that is above the first storey; and
a reference to a storey (of a general building) below sublevel is a reference to a storey of the general building that has a finished floor level that is more than 6 metres below the finished floor level of the first storey of the general building.[S 631/2025 wef 01/10/2025][S 222/2026 wef 17/04/2026](3) For the purposes of paragraphs 4, 4B, 7, 7A, 10 and 10AA —
a reference to a plan view of a specified building is a reference to the plan view of the entire specified building; and
a reference to a plan view of a specified building at below sublevel is a reference to the plan view of all parts of the specified building that are more than 6 metres below —
the proposed platform level of the specified building; or
where there is no proposed platform level, the existing platform level of the specified building.[S 631/2025 wef 01/10/2025][S 222/2026 wef 17/04/2026]Part 2FEES FOR APPLICATIONS UNDER SECTION 5 OF ACTApplication fees for approval of building works
2. The fee payable for an application for approval of plans of building works under section 5 of the Act is the aggregate of the following:
where the building works consist only of —
the erection or extension of any one or more general buildings in a development;
the demolition of any part of that building or those buildings in sub‑paragraph (i); or
site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of building works described in sub‑paragraph (i) or (ii),the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 3;[S 709/2017 wef 02/04/2018][S 631/2025 wef 01/10/2025](b)where the building works consist only of —
the erection or extension of a specified building;
the demolition of any part of a specified building; or
site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of building works described in sub‑paragraph (i) or (ii),the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 4;[S 709/2017 wef 02/04/2018][S 631/2025 wef 01/10/2025](ba)where the building works consist of the demolition of an entire general building or specified building (including site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of such building works), the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 4A;[S 709/2017 wef 02/04/2018](bb)where the building works consist of the erection or extension of one or more general buildings carried out in connection with the erection or extension of one or more specified buildings in a development (including site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of such erection or extension), the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 4B;[S 631/2025 wef 01/10/2025](c)subject to sub-paragraph (d), where the building works consist of the alteration, addition or repair of a general building (including site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of such building works but excluding the building works described in sub-paragraph (f)), the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 5;[S 222/2026 wef 17/04/2026](d)where the building works —
consist of any alteration, addition or repair of a general building that is a non‑residential general building (including site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of such building works but excluding the building works described in sub-paragraph (f)); and[S 222/2026 wef 17/04/2026](ii)require the submission of any structural plans,the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 6;
where the building works consist of the alteration, addition or repair of a specified building (including site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of such building works but excluding the building works described in sub-paragraph (f)), the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 7;[S 222/2026 wef 17/04/2026](f)where the building works consist of the alteration, addition or repair of one or more general buildings referred to in sub-paragraph (c) or (d), carried out in connection with the alteration, addition or repair of one or more specified buildings in a development (including site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of such building works), the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 7A.[S 222/2026 wef 17/04/2026]Fee for erection, extension or demolition of general buildings
3. The fee mentioned in paragraph 2(a) in relation to the building works in respect of a general building or general buildings in a development mentioned in that paragraph is an amount computed in accordance with the formula A + B, where —
A is a sum calculated at a rate of $400 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the SGFA of every storey below sublevel (in respect of which the building works are to be carried out) in every general building in the development; and
B is a sum calculated at a rate of —
for every general building in the development that is a type 1 building —
$150 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the first 10,000 m2; and
$220 for every subsequent 100 m2 or part thereof,of the SGFA of every storey above sublevel (in respect of which the building works are to be carried out) in that general building; and
for every other general building in the development —
$300 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the first 2,500 m2; and (B)$270 for every subsequent 100 m2 or part thereof,[S 1003/2024 wef 30/12/2024]of the SGFA of every storey above sublevel (in respect of which the building works are to be carried out) in that building.[S 695/2020 wef 31/08/2020]Fee for erection, extension or demolition of specified buildings4.—
The fee mentioned in paragraph 2(b) in relation to the building works in respect of a specified building mentioned in that paragraph is an amount computed in accordance with the formula A + B, where —
A is a sum calculated at a rate of $400 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the area of the plan view of the specified building at below sublevel; and
B is a sum calculated at a rate of —
$300 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the first 2,500 m2; and
$270 for every subsequent 100 m2 or part thereof,[S 1003/2024 wef 30/12/2024]of the area that is computed in accordance with the formula in sub‑paragraph (2).
The formula mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b) is C – D, where —
C is the area of the plan view of the specified building; and
D is the area of the plan view of the specified building at below sublevel.Fee for demolition of entire general building or specified building4A. The fee mentioned in paragraph 2(ba) —
in relation to the demolition of an entire general building is calculated at a rate of $200 for each storey of the building; and
in relation to the demolition of an entire specified building is calculated at a rate of $200 for every 5 metres or part thereof of the height of the building.[S 709/2017 wef 02/04/2018]Fee for erection or extension of general buildings in connection with erection or extension of specified buildings4B.—
The fee mentioned in paragraph 2(bb) in relation to the building works in respect of one or more general buildings and one or more specified buildings in a development mentioned in that paragraph is an amount computed in accordance with the formula A + B, where —
A is a sum calculated at a rate of $400 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the aggregate of —
the SGFA of every storey below sublevel in every general building in the development; and
the areas of the plan views of every specified building in the development at below sublevel,in respect of which the building works are to be carried out; and
B is a sum calculated at a rate of —
if the development to which the building works relate comprises at least one type 1 building —
$150 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the first 10,000 m2; and
$220 for every subsequent 100 m2 or part thereof,of the aggregate specified area; or
if the development to which the building works relate comprises one or more general buildings, none of which is a type 1 building —
$300 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the first 2,500 m2; and
$270 for every subsequent 100 m2 or part thereof,of the aggregate specified area.
In sub‑paragraph (1)(b), the aggregate specified area is the aggregate of the following:
the SGFA of every storey above sublevel (in respect of which the building works are to be carried out) in every general building in the development;
the aggregate of the areas of the plan views of every specified building (in respect of which the building works are to be carried out) in the development after deducting every area of the plan views of every specified building (in respect of which the building works are to be carried out) in the development at below sublevel.[S 631/2025 wef 01/10/2025]Fee for alterations, additions or repairs of general buildings5.—
The fee mentioned in paragraph 2(c) in relation to the building works in respect of a general building mentioned in that paragraph is a sum calculated at a rate of $200 for every storey of the general building, in respect of which any alteration, addition or repair is to be carried out.
Where any alteration or addition of the general building involves increasing the floor area of the general building, in addition to the fee specified in sub‑paragraph (1), there must be paid a fee that is computed in accordance with the formula A + B, where —
A is a sum calculated at a rate of $400 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the increase in the floor area of all the storeys of the general building below sublevel; and
B is a sum calculated at a rate of —
$300 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the first 2,500 m2; and
$270 for every subsequent 100 m2 or part thereof,[S 1003/2024 wef 30/12/2024]of the increase in the floor area of all the storeys of the general building above sublevel.Fee for alterations, additions or repairs of non-residential buildings6.—
The fee mentioned in paragraph 2(d) in relation to the building works in respect of a general building mentioned in that paragraph is a sum calculated at a rate of $400 for every storey of the general building, in respect of which the alteration, addition or repair is to be carried out.
Where any alteration or addition of the general building involves increasing the floor area of the general building, in addition to the fee specified in sub‑paragraph (1), there must be paid a fee that is computed in accordance with the formula A + B, where —
A is a sum calculated at a rate of $400 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the increase in the floor area of all the storeys of the general building below sublevel; and
B is a sum calculated at a rate of —
$300 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the first 2,500 m2; and
$270 for every subsequent 100 m2 or part thereof,[S 1003/2024 wef 30/12/2024]of the increase in the floor area of all the storeys of the general building above sublevel.Fee for alterations, additions or repairs of specified buildings7.—
The fee mentioned in paragraph 2(e) in relation to the building works in respect of a specified building mentioned in that paragraph is $400.
Where any alteration or addition of the specified building involves increasing the area of the plan view of the specified building, in addition to the fee specified in sub‑paragraph (1), there must be paid a fee that is computed in accordance with the formula A + B, where —
A is a sum calculated at a rate of $400 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the increase in the area of the plan view of the specified building at below sublevel; and
B is a sum calculated at a rate of —
$300 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the first 2,500 m2; and
$270 for every subsequent 100 m2 or part thereof,[S 1003/2024 wef 30/12/2024]of the area that is computed in accordance with the formula in sub‑paragraph (3).
The formula mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(b) is C – D, where —
C is the increase in the area of the plan view of the specified building; and
D is the increase in the area of the plan view of the specified building at below sublevel.
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), B is deemed to be zero if the area calculated in accordance with the formula in sub‑paragraph (3) is a negative value.Fee for alterations, additions or repairs of general buildings in connection with alterations, additions or repairs of specified buildings7A.—
The fee mentioned in paragraph 2(f) in relation to the building works for the alteration, addition or repair of one or more general buildings and one or more specified buildings in a development mentioned in that paragraph is a sum calculated in accordance with the formula A + B + C, where —
A is a sum calculated at a rate of $400 for every storey in every general building in the development that is a non-residential general building in respect of which the building works are to be carried out;
B is a sum calculated at a rate of $200 for every storey in every other general building in the development in respect of which the building works are to be carried out; and
C is a sum calculated at a rate of $400 for every specified building in the development in respect of which the building works are to be carried out, which neither abuts nor is connected to any storey of any general building in the development in respect of which the building works are also to be carried out.
To avoid doubt, for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), where there are no building works in respect of a general building as are mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b) or in respect of a specified building as are mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(c), A, B or C (as the case may be) is zero.
Where the alteration or addition involves increasing the floor area of one or more of the general buildings or the area of the plan view of one or more of the specified buildings in the development, then, in addition to the fee specified in sub-paragraph (1), there must be paid a fee that is computed in accordance with the formula D + E, where —
D is a sum calculated at a rate of $400 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the aggregate of the following: (i)the aggregate of the increase in the floor areas of all the storeys of every such general building below sublevel;
the aggregate of the increase in the areas of the plan views of every such specified building at below sublevel; and
E is a sum calculated at a rate of —
$300 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the first 2,500 m2; and
$270 for every subsequent 100 m2 or part thereof,of the aggregate specified area.
In sub-paragraph (3)(b), the aggregate specified area is computed in accordance with the formula F + G, where —
F is the aggregate of the increase in the floor areas of all the storeys of every general building in the development mentioned in sub-paragraph (3) above sublevel; and
G is the aggregate of the increase in the area of the plan view at above sublevel in respect of every specified building in the development mentioned in sub-paragraph (3).
In sub-paragraph (4)(b), the increase in the area of the plan view at above sublevel in respect of a specified building is computed in accordance with the formula H − I, where —
H is the increase in the area of the plan view of the specified building; and
I is the increase in the area of the plan view of the specified building at below sublevel,or zero, whichever is greater.[S 222/2026 wef 17/04/2026]Part 3FEES FOR APPLICATIONS UNDER SECTION 5A OF ACTFees for approval of departures and deviations from approved plans
8. The fee payable for an application under section 5A of the Act for the approval of any amended plans showing any proposed departure or deviation from approved plans of building works is —
where the building works are in respect only of a general building, the fee specified in paragraph 9; [S 222/2026 wef 17/04/2026](b)where the building works are in respect only of a specified building, the fee specified in paragraph 10; or[S 222/2026 wef 17/04/2026](c)where the building works are in respect of one or more general buildings and one or more specified buildings in a development, the fee specified in paragraph 10AA.[S 222/2026 wef 17/04/2026]Departures and deviations from approved plans for general buildings9.—
The fee mentioned in paragraph 8(a) in relation to the proposed departure or deviation in respect of a general building mentioned in that paragraph is a sum calculated at a rate of $200 for every storey of the general building, in respect of which the departure or deviation is to be made.
Where any departure or deviation results in an increase of the floor area of the general building, in addition to the fee specified in sub‑paragraph (1), there must be paid a fee that is computed in accordance with the formula A + B, where —
A is a sum calculated at a rate of $400 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the increase in the floor area of all the storeys of the general building below sublevel; and
B is a sum calculated at a rate of —
$300 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the first 2,500 m2; and
$270 for every subsequent 100 m2 or part thereof,[S 1003/2024 wef 30/12/2024]of the increase in the floor area of all the storeys of the general building above sublevel.Departures and deviations from approved plans for specified buildings10.—
The fee mentioned in paragraph 8(b) in relation to the proposed departure or deviation in respect of a specified building mentioned in that paragraph is $200.
Where any departure or deviation results in an increase of the area of the plan view of the specified building, in addition to the fee specified in sub‑paragraph (1), there must be paid a fee that is computed in accordance with the formula A + B, where —
A is a sum calculated at a rate of $400 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the increase in the area of the plan view of the specified building at below sublevel; and
B is a sum calculated at a rate of —
$300 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the first 2,500 m2; and
$270 for every subsequent 100 m2 or part thereof,[S 1003/2024 wef 30/12/2024]of the area that is computed in accordance with the formula in sub‑paragraph (3).
The formula mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(b) is C – D, where —
C is the increase in the area of the plan view of the specified building; and
D is the increase in the area of the plan view of the specified building at below sublevel.
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), B is deemed to be zero if the area calculated in accordance with the formula in sub-paragraph (3) is a negative value.Departures and deviations from approved plans for general buildings and specified buildings in a development10AA.—
The fee mentioned in paragraph 8(c) in relation to the proposed departure or deviation in respect of one or more general buildings and one or more specified buildings in a development mentioned in that paragraph is an amount computed in accordance with the formula A + B, where —
A is a sum calculated at a rate of $200 for every storey in every general building in the development, in respect of which the departure or deviation is to be made; and
B is a sum calculated at a rate of $200 for every specified building in the development, in respect of which the departure or deviation is to be made, which neither abuts nor is connected to any storey of any general building in the development in respect of which the departure or deviation is also to be made.
To avoid doubt, for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), where there is no such departure or deviation in respect of a specified building as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b), B is zero.
Where any departure or deviation results in an increase of the floor area of one or more of the general buildings or the area of the plan view of one or more of the specified buildings in the development, then, in addition to the fee specified in sub-paragraph (1), there must be paid a fee that is computed in accordance with the formula C + D, where —
C is a sum calculated at a rate of $400 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the aggregate of the following:
the aggregate of the increase in the floor areas of all the storeys of every such general building below sublevel;
the aggregate of the increase in the areas of the plan views of every such specified building at below sublevel; and
D is a sum calculated at a rate of —
$300 for every 100 m2 or part thereof of the first 2,500 m2; and
$270 for every subsequent 100 m2 or part thereof,of the aggregate specified area.
In sub-paragraph (3)(b), the aggregate specified area is computed in accordance with the formula E + F, where —
E is the aggregate of the increase in the floor areas of all the storeys of every general building in the development mentioned in sub-paragraph (3) above sublevel; and
F is the aggregate of the increase in the area of the plan view at above sublevel in respect of every specified building in the development mentioned in sub-paragraph (3).
In sub-paragraph (4)(b), the increase in the area of the plan view at above sublevel in respect of a specified building is computed in accordance with the formula G − H, where —
G is the increase in the area of the plan view of the specified building; and
H is the increase in the area of the plan view of the specified building at below sublevel,or zero, whichever is greater.[S 222/2026 wef 17/04/2026]Part 3AFEES FOR LODGMENTS UNDER SECTION 5AA OF ACTLodgment fees for deemed approval of plans and amended plans of lodgment works10A. The fee payable for a lodgment of the plans or amended plans of lodgment works under section 5AA of the Act is the aggregate of the following:
where the lodgment works consist of —
the erection or extension of any one or more general buildings in a development;
the demolition of any part of that building or those buildings in sub-paragraph (i); or
site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of the lodgment works described in sub-paragraph (i) or (ii),the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 10B;
where the lodgment works consist of —
the erection or extension of a specified building;
the demolition of any part of a specified building; or
site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of the lodgment works described in sub-paragraph (i) or (ii),the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 10C;
where the lodgment works consist of the demolition of an entire general building or specified building (including site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of those lodgment works), the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 10D;
subject to sub-paragraph (e), where the lodgment works consist of the alteration, addition or repair of a general building (including site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of those lodgment works), the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 10E;
where the lodgment works —
consist of any alteration, addition or repair of a general building that is a non-residential general building (including site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of those lodgment works); and
require the submission of any structural plans,the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 10F;
where the lodgment works consist of the alteration, addition or repair of a specified building (including site formation works connected with or carried out for the purpose of those lodgment works), the fee calculated in accordance with paragraph 10G.Fee for erection, extension or demolition of general buildings10B. The fee mentioned in paragraph 10A(a) in relation to lodgment works in respect of a general building or general buildings in a development mentioned in that paragraph, is half the amount computed in accordance with paragraph 3.Fee for erection, extension or demolition of specified buildings10C. The fee mentioned in paragraph 10A(b) in relation to lodgment works in respect of a specified building mentioned in that paragraph, is half the amount computed in accordance with paragraph 4.Fee for demolition of entire general building or specified building10D. The fee mentioned in paragraph 10A(c) —
in relation to the demolition of an entire general building, is half the amount computed in accordance with paragraph 4A(a); and
in relation to the demolition of an entire specified building, is half the amount computed in accordance with paragraph 4A(b).Fee for alterations, additions or repairs of general buildings10E.—
The fee mentioned in paragraph 10A(d) in relation to lodgment works in respect of a general building mentioned in that paragraph, is half the amount computed in accordance with paragraph 5(1).
Where any alteration or addition of the general building involves increasing the floor area of the general building, in addition to the fee specified in sub-paragraph (1), there must be paid a fee that is half the amount computed in accordance with paragraph 5(2).Fee for alterations, additions or repairs of non-residential buildings10F.—
The fee mentioned in paragraph 10A(e) in relation to lodgment works in respect of a general building mentioned in that paragraph, is half the amount computed in accordance with paragraph 6(1).
Where any alteration or addition of the general building involves increasing the floor area of the general building, in addition to the fee specified in sub-paragraph (1), there must be paid a fee that is half the amount computed in accordance with paragraph 6(2).Fee for alterations, additions or repairs of specified buildings10G.—
The fee mentioned in paragraph 10A(f) in relation to the lodgment works in respect of a specified building mentioned in that paragraph, is half the amount in paragraph 7(1).
Where any alterations or addition of the specified building involves increasing the area of the plan view of the specified building, in addition to the fee specified in sub-paragraph (1), there must be paid a fee that is half the amount computed in accordance with paragraph 7(2).[S 854/2023 wef 18/12/2023]Part 4FEES FOR APPLICATIONS UNDER SECTION 6A OF ACTFees for modification or waiver
11. The fee payable for an application under section 6A of the Act to modify or waive any requirement of the building regulations in relation to any particular building works is a sum calculated at a rate of $100 for every item of modification or waiver.[S 443/2017 wef 10/09/2017][S 854/2023 wef 18/12/2023][S 134/2026 wef 31/03/2026]