On 28 June 2023, the NSW Parliament passed the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Housing and Productivity Contribution) Bill 2023. This new system will be simpler and fairer, increasing investment certainty and supporting connected communities.
The Housing and Productivity Contribution replaces the previous Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) in the NSW planning legislation and is a fair and consistent development charge that will help fund the delivery of infrastructure.
Ministerial Planning Order
The Housing and Productivity Contribution has been made through a Ministerial planning order that sets out:
- the amount of the contribution
- the area where the contribution will apply
- the types of development that the contribution will apply to
- when it needs to be paid and other details about how the contribution will be administered.
The final Ministerial planning order is available to view on the NSW Planning Portal.
Current Rates
Last Updated: 1 April 2024
The Housing and Productivity Contribution rates are adjusted quarterly according to the latest Producer Price Index (Road and Bridge Construction – NSW).
The indexed base component amounts as of 1 April 2024
The indexed base component amounts as of 1 April 2024
|
Region |
HPC class of development |
Amount |
HPC unit |
| Greater Sydney | Residential subdivision |
$12,321.97 |
new dwelling lot |
| Medium or high-density residential development |
$10,268.31 |
new dwelling |
|
| Commercial development |
$30.80 |
square metre of new GFA |
|
| Industrial development |
$15.40 |
square metre of new GFA |
|
|
Central Coast Illawarra-Shoalhaven Lower Hunter |
Residential subdivision |
$8,214.65 |
new dwelling lot |
| Medium or high-density residential development |
$6,160.99 |
new dwelling |
|
| Manufactured home estate |
$6,160.99 |
new dwelling site |
|
| Commercial development |
$30.80 |
square metre of new GFA |
|
| Industrial development |
$15.40 |
square metre of new GFA |
There is currently a 50% discount available if payment is made by 30 June 2024. This will reduce to 25% for next financial year.
The indexed rates for the Transport Project Component as of 1 April 2024
The indexed rates for the Transport Project Component as of 1 April 2024
|
HPC class of development |
Amount |
HPC unit |
| Residential subdivision |
$15,271.94 |
new dwelling lot |
| Medium or high-density residential development |
$15,271.94 |
new medium or high-density dwelling |
| Commercial development |
$203.63 |
square metre of new GFA |
A transport project component may be required if development is concerned, partly or wholly, within the Pyrmont Peninsula (Sydney Metro) Area.
There is currently a 25% discount available if payment is made by 30 June 2024.
Infrastructure Contributions Estimator
Use the online Infrastructure Contributions Estimator to get a high-level estimate of the Housing and Productivity Contribution obligations that may apply to a proposed development.
Find out more about using the Infrastructure Contributions Estimator in our quick reference guide.
More Information
To assist users of the digital system, we have developed / updated Applicant Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) to support the policy changes. These documents will be published on the Applicant resources section of the NSW Planning Portal.
Watch our webinar video to find out what councils and certifiers need to know to manage the Housing and Productivity Contribution on the NSW Planning Portal.
A recording of the Housing and Productivity Contribution Policy Information Session can be found here.
For more guidance on what information to upload into the planning portal according to your type of development, please read our Policy Guide for Applicants.
The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and the Planning Secretary have powers under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 relating to development contributions. Some of these powers are delegated to officers within the department.
Click here for the 2024 instrument of delegation by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces
Click here for the 2024 instrument of delegation by the Planning Secretary.
Contact Us
If you have any policy, legislation, or Ministerial Planning Order related questions on the Housing and Productivity Contribution, you can send an email to [email protected]
For support related to the NSW Planning Portal digital services, you can contact us here.