The Housing and Productivity Contribution applies to development applications for new residential, commercial, and industrial development in the Greater Sydney, Illawarra Shoalhaven, Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, and Central Coast regions. This includes complying development and state significant development.
Contributions collected help to deliver essential state infrastructure needed to support growing communities, including schools, hospitals, major roads, public transport and regional open space.
On 1 July 2026, the Western Sydney Growth Areas and Western Sydney Aerotropolis Special Infrastructure Contributions (SICs) transitioned to the Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC) scheme. This was implemented through an amendment to the HPC Ministerial Order and completes a consistent infrastructure contributions framework for Greater Sydney.
The reform ensures a clearer, fairer and more consistent approach to funding the infrastructure needed to support housing growth.
From 1 July 2026 the HPC will apply to relevant development applications lodged through the NSW Planning Portal. Transitional arrangements will recognise previous SIC payments to avoid duplicate infrastructure charges.
To support the transition:
- Existing SIC payments (including SIC Works-in-Kind) may be recognised through HPC adjustment mechanisms.
- Where SICs have been paid at subdivision, certain industrial developments may be exempt from HPC charges.
- SIC credits will continue to apply to SIC liabilities and may be converted to HPC credits under specified arrangements.
The HPC is separate from the section 7.11 or 7.12 contributions that developers pay to councils for local infrastructure, such as local roads, drainage, and local open space.
Ministerial planning order
The HPC is administered via a Ministerial planning order. The applicable Ministerial planning order is determined by the NSW Planning Portal application lodgement date.
*Note that certain provisions under the Amendment Order 2026 extend to eligible developments lodged before 1 July 2026. For more information, refer savings and transitional provisions in Part 4 of Schedule 6 of the Amendment Order 2026.
The Ministerial planning order was updated on 1 July 2026, repealing the Western Sydney Growth Areas and Western Sydney Aerotropolis special infrastructure contributions determinations and applying the HPC framework.
From 1 July 2026, the Greater Sydney HPC base component will apply to all relevant development applications in the region including in the former SIC areas. Former SIC biodiversity and transport contributions have been transitioned through:
- The introduction of a Strategic Biodiversity Component for development within land that benefits from the Growth Centres Biodiversity Offset certification,
- The application of the existing Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan Strategic Biodiversity Component on all subject land, and
- Replacement of the Station Precinct levy with a Transport Project Component for the Luddenham and Bradfield station precincts.
For more information regarding the transition of Western Sydney Growth Area SIC and Western Sydney Aerotropolis SIC to the HPC, refer the frequently asked questions (PDF, 151 KB) on SIC to HPC transition.
Current housing and productivity contribution rates
The contribution rates are indexed quarterly using the Producer Price Index (Road and Bridge Construction – NSW).
Greater Sydney
| Residential subdivision | New dwelling lot | $13,000.73 |
|---|---|---|
| Medium or high-density residential development | New dwelling | $10,833.94 |
| Commercial development | Square metre of new GFA | $32.50 |
| Industrial development | Square metre of new GFA | $16.25 |
Central Coast, Illawarra-Shoalhaven and Lower Hunter
| Residential subdivision | New dwelling lot | $8,667.15 |
|---|---|---|
| Medium or high-density residential development | New dwelling | $6,500.36 |
| Manufactured home estate | New dwelling site | $6,500.36 |
| Commercial development | Square metre of new GFA | $32.50 |
| Industrial development | Square metre of new GFA | $16.25 |
Development partly or wholly within the Pyrmont Peninsula (Sydney Metro) Area or the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Station Precincts Area may require an additional transport component.
Pyrmont Peninsula (Sydney Metro) Area
| Residential subdivision | New dwelling lot | $16,250.91 |
|---|---|---|
| Medium or high-density residential development | New dwelling | $16,250.91 |
| Commercial development | Square metre of new GFA | $216.68 |
Western Sydney Aerotropolis Station Precincts Area
| Medium or high-density residential development | New dwelling | $8,148 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial development | Square metre of new GFA | $63 |
| Industrial development | Square metre of new GFA | $20 |
Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan
Development partly or wholly, within the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan (CPC), also requires a biodiversity contribution to help fund conservation actions that offset development impacts under the CPCP.
| Residential subdivision | New dwelling lot | $10,324.81 |
|---|---|---|
| Medium or high-density residential development | New dwelling | $10,324.81 |
| Commercial development | Square metre of new GFA | $61.95 |
| Industrial development | Square metre of new GFA | $30.97 |
West Dapto Urban Release Area
The strategic biodiversity component for West Dapto started on 1 February 2026. It applies to residential development on land that is biodiversity certified in the West Dapto Urban Release Area and helps fund conservation actions required under the certification.
Payment is not required until the Minister for the Environment formally certifies the land.
| Residential subdivision | New dwelling lot | $1,889.44 |
|---|---|---|
| Medium or high-density residential development | New dwelling | $1,889.44 |
Western Sydney Growth Areas
The strategic biodiversity component for Western Sydney Growth Areas was introduced on 1 July 2026. It applies to residential, commercial and industrial development on land that is biodiversity certified in the Western Sydney Growth Areas (WSGA) and helps fund conservation actions required under the certification.
| Residential subdivision | New dwelling lot | $1,230 |
|---|---|---|
| Medium or high-density residential development | New dwelling | $1,230 |
| Commercial development | Square metre of new GFA | $48 |
| Industrial development | Square metre of new GFA | $24 |
Development within a HPC region
You can access the NSW Planning Portal Spatial Viewer to see if your development is within a HPC region. The Spatial Viewer provides a variety of base maps to improve your understanding of which planning controls apply to your site, which may be overlain with street maps and satellite maps.
Works-in-Kind Guideline
The Works-in-Kind Guideline (PDF, 3.5 MB) sets out how proponents can deliver eligible state and regional infrastructure in place of making a HPC or part of that contribution. It provides a clear, consistent process for assessing proposals, giving industry certainty and helping deliver the infrastructure needed to support new homes.
Under the HPC scheme, proponents of new development can meet their HPC obligation by either:
- making a monetary contribution, or
- delivering infrastructure directly through a works-in-kind agreement.
Developer delivery can fast-track essential state and regional infrastructure, helping to unlock more homes and drive economic growth.
A draft Works-in-Kind (WIK) Guideline was exhibited from 19 June to 17 July 2025, and the final version incorporates feedback received during public exhibition.
The Works-in-Kind Guideline explains:
- how developer delivery works
- what types of projects may be eligible
- how proposals are assessed and prioritised
- how offsets to HPC payments may apply
- the options for making a works-in-kind offer, including:
- streamlined proposals which apply to planned growth
- detailed proposals which apply to major rezonings and for infrastructure projects that are not currently included in the Infrastructure Opportunities Plans.
All eligible nominations meeting the mandatory criteria will be assessed as potential investment decisions by the NSW Government. To enable a robust and comparative assessment, nominations must include a minimum level of supporting information. Section 4.3 of the WIK Guideline and Appendix B and Appendix C include further details.
Round 1 HPC Works-in-Kind Nominations 2026
Streamlined proposals
The first round of nominations for 'streamlined' developer delivered infrastructure will open on 1 June 2026 and close on 31 August 2026.
A submission form (DOCX, 96 KB) and input sheet (XLSX, 227 KB) for streamlined proposals have been developed to facilitate project nominations. This submission form is to ensure all nominations meet the mandatory requirements outlined in the Guideline. Proposals will only be considered when they are submitted to [email protected] within the nomination period.
Eligible WIK proposals seeking a HPC offset are required to undergo a comparative assessment and be approved by Government. Only once Government has approved a WIK proposal, can the drafting, negotiation and consideration of a WIK/voluntary planning agreement commence.
Detailed (innovative) proposals
Proponents can submit detailed (innovative) proposals at any time during the year to [email protected]. These proposals will require the endorsement of Urban Development Program Oversight Committee as future infrastructure that could be delivered as works-in-kind on the Infrastructure Opportunities Plans.
A Preliminary Innovative Proposal Report must be submitted alongside a Planning Proposal Scoping Report and Infrastructure Delivery Plan. The reports should include outcomes from any social and community needs assessment and traffic and transport strategy and must also address the issues outlined in Appendix B of the Guideline. This level of detail will allow the Department to meaningfully assess the proposal’s alignment to government growth strategies, risk and opportunity costs as well as the value of the proposed works.
If a detailed proposal is supported by the UDP Oversight Committee for further consideration, additional information including detailed cost estimates may be required to progress it to comparative assessment. All detailed proposals seeking an HPC offset must undergo a comparative assessment and be approved by Government. Only once Government has approved a WIK proposal can the drafting, negotiation and consideration of a planning agreement commence.
Strategic Biodiversity Component Works in Kind
A strategic biodiversity component obligation may be satisfied via the dedication or provision of land, or retirement of biodiversity credits, or transfer of biodiversity credits.
To be considered offers must demonstrate that the contribution will implement, or will assist in implementing, the measures for which the strategic biodiversity component has been imposed.
For further information on SBC WIK contact:
- Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan SBC WIK via [email protected]
- Growth Centres Biodiversity Offset Program via [email protected]
Frequently asked questions – Works in kind
Infrastructure Opportunities Plans provide greater clarity to developers about which projects could be delivered through works-in-kind to offset their housing and productivity obligation, allowing essential infrastructure to be built alongside new homes.
Streamlined proposals apply to two categories – Works-in-Kind proposals (development has approval) and Accelerated proposals (development seeking approval) and are for projects already identified on Infrastructure Opportunities Plans (IOPs) as future infrastructure that could be delivered as works-in-kind.
Detailed (innovative) proposals, however, apply to a change in land use or intensification of development controls (a rezoning) in a HPC region, that includes a proposal for developer delivery of eligible state or regional infrastructure. They require more information because these projects are usually not yet on the IOPs and need full assessment of infrastructure needs, costs, risks and alignment with NSW Government priorities.
Refer to Table 1 in the Works-in-Kind Guideline (PDF, 3.5 MB) for more information.
For Streamlined proposals, proponents must complete the submission form (DOCX, 96 KB) and input sheet (XLSX, 227 KB) to assist with the application process and submit their application to [email protected]
Detailed proposals must be submitted alongside a rezoning planning proposal. These proposals take longer than streamlined proposals, as the intent is to include new projects on the Infrastructure Opportunities Plans which needs to be assessed for its strategic merit and endorsed by the Urban Development Program Oversight Committee.
Before offering to deliver a state or regional infrastructure project, proponents are recommended to:
- confirm whether the project is prioritised on the IOP
- ensure the project meets the mandatory criteria for developer-delivered proposals (outlined in Appendix B and C in the Guideline)
- ensure submissions are made with the required documentation during the set timeframes.
If you would like to speak with the Department about this process, email the program team at [email protected]
The NSW Government will invite streamlined proposals twice a year, between 1 June and 31 August (Round 1) and again from 1 November to 31 January (Round 2). Detailed (innovative) proposals can be submitted at any time of the year to [email protected]
The Department, in consultation with the relevant Government agencies, assesses proposals in accordance with the WIK Guideline and prepares advice for the Urban Development Program Oversight Committee, which then makes recommendations to the NSW Government.
The NSW Government makes the final decision.
Offers to deliver infrastructure cannot proceed unless agreed to by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces. All offers are agreed through a legal agreement, a contract between the NSW Government and a proponent.
You will be informed after the NSW Government makes its decision, following assessment and a recommendation from the Urban Development Program Oversight Committee.
Only once the NSW Government accepts the offer does agreement drafting begin.
You may still need to partially pay the contribution if your works or land do not fully offset your contribution.
It is the annual allocation set aside from forecast HPC revenue that can be used to offset monetary contributions through developer-delivered infrastructure.
The NSW Budget guides how many proposals can be supported each year.
Participation is voluntary. If you do not wish to propose developer-delivery, you can instead pay the HPC as a monetary contribution and proceed with your development right away.
Infrastructure delivered in lieu of a monetary contribution must be delivered in the region in which the HPC development will be carried out.
The final Guideline reflects feedback received during exhibition. Key changes include a surplus credit limit (up to 50%) for infrastructure delivered under accelerated and innovative proposals, removal of the proposed annual cap on total infrastructure value and replaced with a mechanism to seek annual budget adjustments for works in kind projects, and providing clearer guidance on works in kind offers made before and after consent, as well as at the rezoning stage for innovative proposals.
Related programs
View the Infrastructure Opportunities Plans to see state and regional infrastructure that may be delivered through the works‑in‑kind process.
Learn more about how the delivery of development, land supply and infrastructure is monitored and coordinated.
HPC exemption or discount certificates
You may be eligible for a reduced housing and productivity contribution if you previously contributed to state or regional infrastructure within a former SIC area.
The Planning Secretary may issue a housing and productivity contribution exemption or discount certificate if:
- a past contribution to the provision of regional or State infrastructure was made
- before 1 July 2026 or
- for developments in the former Western Sydney Growth Areas SIC or Western Sydney Aerotropolis SIC, before 1 July 2029, and
- the past contribution made was:
- a Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) or
- for developments in the former Western Sydney Growth Areas SIC or Western Sydney Aerotropolis SIC, a SIC or made under eligible planning agreement, other agreement, or arrangement to which the Minister is a party.
Before lodging a request, refer to Clauses 8 and 9 of Schedule 6 of the Amendment Order 2026 to verify whether your development is eligible for a HPC exemption or discount certificate.
Note that under the Amendment Order 2026, the HPC exemption or discount certificate provisions extend to eligible development consents for HPC development granted before 1 July 2026. For more information, refer to Part 3 and 4 of Schedule 6 of the Amendment Order 2026.
How to apply
Email [email protected] with:
- NSW Planning Portal Planning Approval Number (PAN) or Complying Development Certificate (CDC) reference of your HPC development
- NSW Planning Portal HPC contributions case reference (CON-XXXX, if applicable)
- Evidence of relevant past contributions made being:
- Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) clearance certificate (if applicable)
- Documentation of contribution made to the provision of the regional or State infrastructure under a planning agreement or other agreement or arrangement for a planning purpose, in the former Western Sydney Growth Areas SIC or Western Sydney Aerotropolis SIC, to which the Minister is a party.
- Evidence demonstrating that the land on which the HPC development concerned is proposed or relevant development on such land, was included in the calculation of past contributions.
Eligibility limits
In accordance with Ministerial planning Amendment Order 2026, an exemption or discount certificates can only be issued:
- prior to 1 July 2029
- if a development application has been made for the HPC development concerned or development consent to the application has been granted and
- if the housing and productivity contribution for the HPC development concerned has not been paid.
We recommend contacting us early in the development application or complying development certificate process, as we cannot issue an exemption or discount certificate or a refund if the housing and productivity contribution has already been paid.
Public register of amendment certificates
Exemption or discount certificates must be published online. You can view the list of issued certificates below.
| Approval date | Reference | Address | HPC region | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | PAN-635175 | 20 Viney Creek Drive, Black Hill (LOT 131 DP 1313549) | Lower Hunter | View certificate |
| 05/05/2026 | CDC-350069 CDC-351975 | 9 Peach Road, Black Hill (Lot 110 DP 1313549) 10 Peach Road, Black Hill (Lot 130 DP 1313549) | Lower Hunter | View certificate |
| 04/02/2026 | PAN-604835 | 22, 24 and 26 Imperial Avenue, Black Hill (Lots 158, 159 and 160 DP 1313549) | Lower Hunter | View certificate |
| 24/11/2025 | CDC-321897 | 4 Viney Creek Drive, Black Hill (Lot 103 DP 1313549) | Lower Hunter | View certificate |
| 27/10/2025 | CDC-309863 CDC-314806 CDC-317705 | 5 Peach Road, Black Hill (Lot 112 DP 1313549) 7 Peach Road, Black Hill (Lot 111 DP 1313549) 8 Viney Creek Drive, Black Hill (Lot 105 DP 1313549) | Lower Hunter | View certificate |
| 17/10/2025 | CDC-311815 | 12 Cedar Mill Drive, Jilliby | Central Coast | View certificate |
| 12/09/2025 | DA/10.2024.00000243.001 (PAN-423617) | 2 Greenview Drive, Horsley (Lot 253 DP1287325) | Illawarra-Shoalhaven | View certificate |
| 25/08/2025 | PAN-402010 PAN-460949 CDC-304162 CDC-305250 PAN-486301 PAN-519117 | 6 Viney Creek Road, Black Hill (Lot 104 DP1313549) 29 Imperial Avenue, Black Hill (Lots 140 and 146 DP1313549) 3 Plantation Road, Black Hill (Lot 145 DP1313549) 17 Imperial Avenue, Black Hill (Lot 152 DP1313549) 14 Imperial Avenue, Black Hill (Lot 154 DP1313549) 16 Imperial Avenue, Black Hill (Lots 155, 156 and 157 DP1313549 | Lower Hunter | View certificate |
| 13/09/2024 | SSD-36138263 | Augusta Street, Blacktown | Greater Sydney | View certificate |
| 13/09/2024 | CDC-239722 | 19 Cedar Mill Drive, Jilliby | Central Coast | View certificate |
| 27/08/2024 | DA/10.2023.00000297.001 | 617-621 Pacific Highway, St Leonards | Greater Sydney | View certificate |
| 5/07/2024 | CDC-224591 | 5 Decora Drive, Jilliby | Central Coast | View certificate |
| 15/05/2024 | CDC-216985 | Moorebank Intermodal, 400 Moorebank Avenue, Moorebank | Greater Sydney | View certificate |
| 2/05/2024 | CDC-219001 | 3 Decora Dr Jilliby, 2259 | Central Coast | View certificate |
Resources and guides
- Frequently asked questions for Amendment Order 2026 - SIC to HPC transition (PDF, 151 KB)
- Guide to the Ministerial Planning Order (PDF, 5.5 MB)
- Standard conditions of consent (PDF, 76 KB)
- Applicant guide to dual occupancies (PDF, 410 KB)
- Worked examples of common development application types
- Online payments for housing and productivity contribution
- Video – how to use the housing and productivity contribution functionality on the NSW Planning Portal
- Fact sheet for applicants – adding housing and productivity contribution details
- 2024 instrument of delegation by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces
- 2024 instrument of delegation by the Planning Secretary
More information
For general enquiries relating to the HPC, email [email protected]
For specific enquiries relating to the calculation of Housing and Productivity Contribution for your application, contact the consent authority relevant to your application (council officer or registered certifier).
For help with the housing and productivity contribution digital service on the NSW Planning Portal, submit a help enquiry.
Log in or register for the NSW Planning Portal.