A certification fee applies to projects pursuing a Green Star certified rating and covers the standard
Green Star certification process. The fees are based on the rating tool and Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) membership status of the applicant.
The fees on this page are valid until 30 June 2021.
The following items are included:
Please see ‘Additional Fees’ below for a list of other fees that may arise, and ‘Things you need to know’ before proceeding with registration.
Where the applicant is a GBCA member at the time of registering the project, the following inclusions apply.
Fees are based on the rating tool and the applicant's membership status, as outlined below:
Fees excl. GST.
Please note GBCA member discounted fees apply for Green Star Communities projects in New Zealand, where the applicant is a member of the New Zealand Green Building Council.
Project type | GBCA member discounted fee | Non-member full fee |
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Single project certification | $48,800 | $53,800 |
Government single project certification | $36,600 | $41,600 |
University Campus | $36,600 | $41,600 |
Additional certification options
Multiple project certification options are available for Green Star – Communities.
Recertification fees
Green Star – Communities certifications expire 5 years from date of certification.
Projects must register for recertification in the Green Star Project Manager portal, agreeing to a new certification agreement and payment of the recertification fee.
Projects can use the version of the rating tool they were previously certified under, or they can upgrade to the current version (or upgrade some of the credits to the current version).
Recertification fees for Green Star – Communities: $15,300 (GBCA Member discounted fee); $20,300 (full fee). Fees excl. GST.
The certification fee for Green Star Buildings and Green Star – Design & As Built are based on the project’s contract value. Fees excl. GST.
Contract value ($ million) | GBCA member discounted fee | Non-member |
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$0 - $1m | $8,200 | $13,200 |
$1 - $3m | $11,250 | $16,250 |
$3 - $5m | $13,300 | $18,300 |
$5 - $10m | $15,300 | $20,300 |
$10 - $20m | $18,400 | $23,400 |
$20 - $30m | $20,400 | $25,400 |
$30 - $50m | $23,400 | $28,400 |
$50 - $75m | $27,500 | $32,500 |
$75 - $100m | $31,100 | $36,100 |
$100 - $150m | $34,900 | $39,900 |
$150 - $200m | $38,400 | $43,400 |
$200 - $250m | $42,200 | $47,200 |
$250m+ | $45,750 | $50,750 |
Additional certification options
Multiple project certification options are available for Green Star Buildings and Green Star – Design & As Built and must be agreed to with GBCA before registration.
If you have a question about fees, registration or for more information, contact the Market Engagement team.
The certification fee for Green Star – Interiors is based on the project’s contract value. Fees excl. GST.
Contract value | GBCA member discounted fee | Non-member full fee |
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$0 - $1m | $8,200 | $13,200 |
$1 - $3m | $11,250 | $16,250 |
$3 - $5m | $13,300 | $18,300 |
$5 - $10m | $15,300 | $20,300 |
$10 - $20m | $18,400 | $23,400 |
$20 - $30m | $20,400 | $25,400 |
$30 - $50m | $23,400 | $28,400 |
$50 - $75m | $27,500 | $32,500 |
$75 - $100m | $31,100 | $36,100 |
$100 - $150m | $34,900 | $39,900 |
$150 - $200m | $38,400 | $43,400 |
$200 - $250m | $42,200 | $47,200 |
$250m+ | $45,750 | $50,750 |
Additional certification options
Multiple project certification options are available for Green Star – Interiors.
The certification fee for Green Star – Performance is based on the project’s Gross Floor Area (GFA).
Standard fee option
Paid every three years. Fees excl. GST.
Building size (Total GFA) | GBCA member discounted fee | Non-member full fee |
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0 - 9,999m² | $7,150 | $8,500 |
10,000 - 29,999m² | $7,900 | $9,400 |
30,000m² + | $8,650 | $10,300 |
Green Star – Performance ratings are valid for three years. In order to maintain your rating during this period, your project team must meet complete mandatory performance check-ups at 12 and 24 months. Prior to the end of your certification period, you can begin a new performance period and register for re-assessment. This will allow you to maintain or improve your Green Star – Performance rating. The check-ups at 12 and 24 months are included within the certification fee above.
Paid yearly. Fees excl. GST.
GBCA member discounted fee | Non-member full fee | |
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Single certification | $3,050 | $3,600 |
Portfolio certification is available to members only.
The fees below include assessment of all portfolio level credits (e.g. policy based credits) as well as ‘Greenhouse Gas Emissions’ and ‘Potable Water’ and provide you with a portfolio rating, and a basic rating for each building. Fees excl. GST.
Standard fee* | Annual fee† | |
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Flat fee per portfolio | $16,100 | $5,560 |
Buildings with NABERS Energy rating | $275 / building | $120 / building |
Buildings without NABERS Energy rating | $460 / building | $170 / building |
* Paid every three years.
† Paid yearly
The additional fees below allow you to submit all other credits unique to the building rather than the portfolio (e.g. ‘Daylight’) and provide that building with a full rating.
Standard fee* | Annual fee† | |
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Additional fee to assess individual building credits | $1,950 / building | $670 / building |
* Paid every three years.
† Paid yearly.
Additional discounts are provided for portfolios with over 80 buildings.
To help applicants model fees, including discounts, a fee calculator has been made available on our website.
These fees are for services in addition to the standard certification process with the certification fee addresses.
Item | Fee (excl. GST) |
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Technical question (formerly known as CIR and Technical Clarification) | $200 per query |
Credit-by-Credit Assessment | Ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 per credit, depending on credit being reviewed. |
Licensing Agreement | $800 per agreement |
Novation Agreement | $400 per agreement |
The project contract value is defined as the dollar value required to complete the works for the entire project, including site works. The following may be excluded when determining total contract value:
Where a number of amenities or services are shared between stages in a larger development, GBCA expects that the cost apportioned to the rated stage is equivalent to the use that the stage will have of these facilities.
If you have a question about fees, registration or for more information, contact the Market Engagement team.
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