Permit Finder

All real estates require a permit from Council to place signs on our Road Reserves. 

For more information about conditions for the placement of signs and to apply, refer to Real Estate Permit Guidelines(PDF, 1MB) and Real Estate Signage Application Form(PDF, 118KB). 

Buskers under the age of 16 years of age must have parental or legal guardian consent to apply for a permit. It is mandatory that children under this age have parental or legal guardian supervision at all times while performing.

Buskers may give audiences an opportunity to provide voluntary donations by placing a container on their site. Buskers may not approach individuals requesting money or solicit funds in a way that is offensive to members of the public.

To find out more information about Council's conditions and guidelines or to apply for a permit see the Busking Permit Application.

Please ensure you read Council's conditions before applying for a permit.

Fundraising permits allow charities to collect funds on footpaths, at intersections and set up street stalls within Hume.

There are different permits depending on what activity you wish to conduct.

Council charges no fee for fundraising permits, however there is a limit on how many permits can be issued. You can only apply for twelve permits per calendar year, one day per month. Any additional requests may be considered on a case by case basis.

Applications must be accompanied by the relevant request supporting documentation to be considered.

 Fundraising permit application

Fundraising activity permits

Fundraising activity permits are for charitable organisations or not-for-profits that are looking to conduct a fundraising appeal, pledge program or a door knock to raise money.

Street stall and leaflet distribution

Street stall and leaflet distribution activities are for organisations that would like to set up a display on Council land and share information. The Environmental Protection Act 1970 places certain restrictions on the distribution of material such as leaflets which may become litter. This means when applying for a permit you must provide a litter management plan to ensure any distributing material does not end up as litter.

Highway collection permits

Highway collections must be submitted to Council and then to Victoria Police for approval. Applications must be submitted one month prior to the event date and not more than six months in advance of the event date.

If Council permission is granted to conduct highway collections, you will be required to submit an application under regulation 28 of the Road Safety (Traffic Management) Regulations 2009 with Victoria Police. For more information, visit the Victoria Police website.

To apply to display an A-Board sign on Council land, fill out the Application for Advertising A-Board sign and return it Council. 

A-board Application Form(PDF, 182KB) 

For more information regarding conditions for the placement of signs, refer to the following A-board Conditions and Information(PDF, 117KB).

Skip bin hire companies must apply to Council for permission to place bins on the carriageway or nature strip. All works must comply with the Victorian Government's stage four restrictions and Council's policy. Council's Policy is based on the VicRoads Code of Practice for the Placement of Bins on Roadsides. Non-refundable application & administration fees apply.

Domestic Skip Bin
For domestic waste, a casual permit fee of $57.30 per bin for each placement is payable. Please apply via eHume below.

Builders Skip Bin (Bulk Rubbish Container)

Building site bulk rubbish containers will require an Asset Protection Permit APP02 to occupy a road as part of building works or a building site under Part 4 of the Hume City Council General Local Law No. 1 and the Road Management Act 2004.  When placing a bulk rubbish container on the nature strip, you are required to comply with the following guidelines.

• The container must be of a solid walled construction with lockable lid.
• The company business name and business phone number must be clearly marked on the skip bin.
• Reflective tape and delineations must be on all containers along with a flashing yellow light to be placed on the roadside corner of the container.

Please note

• A siting plan of the proposed location of the container must accompany all applications.
• Supply evidence of a current Public Liability Insurance policy in the sum of $20 million indemnifying Council from liability associated with or arising out of placement and management of the bulk rubbish containers within Hume City must accompany all applications.
• Issued permits are valid for 12 months from the date issued.
• Application and assessment fee for a builder skip bin is $478.95.

Bins that do not comply with Council's Policy and that have been placed in a dangerous situation will be impounded by Council and all costs involved will be charged to the bin owner.

Penalties for not complying with the Local Law and Road Management Act 2004 may include an on-the-spot infringement, or if warranted the company may be summoned to appear at a Magistrates Court.

Further enquiries should be directed to Technical Services by contacting us.

Important links

Hume Shipping Containers and Waste Skips Policy(PDF, 206KB)

Code Of Practice for The Placement of Waste Bins On Roadsides(PDF, 185KB)

Apply for your Skip Bin Permit online

You can use our eHume system to instantly lodge and pay for your Skip Bin Application request.

Login to eHume  if you have an existing eHume account

Register for eHume  if you are new to eHume

You must apply for a permit to place a shipping container on your land or on the roadway.

You can keep a shipping container in your front yard for up to 7 days.

The permit application is to be accompanied by:

• application fee of $57.30 (per placement) - this is a non-refundable administration & assessment fee. Please apply via eHume below.
• a statement or purpose for the use of the container
• the occupiers of all adjoining land must be consulted and their signatures and comments obtained by the applicant prior to any permit consideration - see Shipping Container Permit Adjoining Neighbours Placement Form(PDF, 207KB)
• containers must be screened, painted or otherwise obscured so as to minimise negative visual impact to neighbours
• any permits issued under these conditions may be subject to Town Planning Council's conditions and guidelines, please read the Shipping Container and Waste Skip Policy

Apply for your shipping container permit online

You can use our eHume system to instantly lodge and pay for your Shipping Container Application request.

Login to eHume  if you have an existing eHume account

Register for eHume  if you are new to eHume

Placement of shipping containers on a road reserve/public place will only be considered for seven days and only if the shipping container can't be placed in your front or backyard.

When placing a shipping container on the road you are required to submit a Traffic Management Plan along with the application. Traffic management is to be undertaken in accordance with AS1742.3:2019 and the Road Management Act 2004: Code of Practice - Worksite Safety - Traffic Management.

All shipping containers placed in a public place need to be marked to ensure safety to residents, pedestrians and other road users e.g. flashing yellow light and/or yellow reflective tape.

Any damage caused to the road reserve by the delivery or placement of the container will be at the cost of the applicant.

To find out more information about Council’s conditions and guidelines please read the Shipping Container and Waste Skip Policy

Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, a Domestic Animal Business is considered to be:

• An animal shelter
• A pet shop (must be open at least five days per week)
• A breeding establishment where the owner has between three and 10 fertile female dogs or cats, is not a member of an applicable organisation, and breeds to sell.
• A dog training establishment (where the business is run for profit)
• An establishment boarding dogs or cats (where the business is run for profit to provide overnight, daycare or home care boarding).

These businesses must register their premises as a Domestic Animal Business with Council before they can operate. Domestic Animal Business registration must be renewed annually.

Application to Register or Transfer a Domestic Animal Business(PDF, 691KB)

Council officers conduct thorough Annual audits on Domestic Animal Businesses to ensure they are registered with Council, comply with the Domestic Animals Act 1994, all codes of practice, Council's local and planning laws. 

Please contact Council's planning department to check that planning permits cover the type of business you intend to operate and attach this permit with your application. Your application will not be approved without a current planning permit.

For more information see Agriculture Victoria's website regarding Domestic Animal Businesses or contact the City Laws team on 9205 2200.

A permit is required to keep a vehicle over 7.5 metres in length and/or with a GVM, greater than 4.5 tonnes on private property.

(In accordance with Council General Local Law No. 1 2023 – Division 1 – Your Property, Clause 38)

Please note: Applicants must apply and obtain a permit prior to the keeping of a long and or heavy motor vehicle on private property.

A permit is required to sell goods from the side of the road or municipal place. Traders operating a mobile food van, ice cream van, or selling other goods from the side of the road will need to obtain a permit. A statement of Trade from FoodTrader must be obtained and provided with your application. 

You must complete the application and provide all relevant documentation in order for your application to be processed. An application fee applies, or you can pay an annual fee.

To complete the roadside trading/ice cream van permit application you will be required to:

1. Fill out the application form
2. Attach a current copy of your public liability noting Hume City Council as an interested party, FoodTrader Certificate and attach a map that clearly indicates the location of where you wish to trade (maximum of two locations).
3. Once the information supplied has been verified, Council will issue an invoice by post to the postal address supplied
4. Application fee is non-refundable.

Permits can only be granted for Council-controlled roads or road related areas. No permits will be granted for any reserves, parks, lookouts or car parks. If you would like to trade on private property, you do not need a roadside trader permit but you may require a planning permit.

Many major roads are controlled by Vic Roads, and Council is unable to issue permits for those areas. Please check on this map to see if your preferred location is on a VicRoads road. If so, please direct your enquiry to VicRoads.

Council will take into consideration the following when assessing your application:

• The requirements of Council's Health Department for the sale of food items. (If registered with another Council under the Food Act 1984, then that Registration Certificate will need to be produced. Otherwise it will be necessary to register with the Hume City Council Health Department. The van must meet the requirements of the Food Act 1984 and any Regulations in force pursuant to the Act).
• Each van must be available for inspection by Council's Health Department (if applicable).
• The days and times that itinerate trade is to be conducted.
• The area in which the trade is proposed to be carried out, priority will be given to existing businesses of a similar nature.
• The requirements of VicRoads.
• The requirements of relevant Council Departments.
• Access to toilet facilities.

Roadside trading and ice cream van permit application

Permits to consume alcohol on Council land are generally granted to sporting clubs who occupy a Council reserve and use Council venues and facilities.

When applying for a permit to consume alcohol on Council land, the applicant must provide:

• A current copy of public liability insurance to the value of $10,000,000 valid for the period of the permit noting Council's interest
• A current copy of their Liquor Licence
• A police comment
• Event dates and times
• To find out more information about Council's conditions and guidelines or to apply for a permit please use our online form:

Apply online

Please ensure you read Council's conditions prior to applying for a permit.