There are fees and administration costs in connection with the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme set out in the Biodiversity Conservation Regulation 2017 (NSW).
Fees are updated annually on 1 July, in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
| Transaction | Fees from July 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Application to become an accredited assessor | $248 |
| Accreditation term fee for 3 years duration | $372 |
| Application to enter into a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement | $3,100 (waived for new applications made up to 31 December 2024) |
| Request for termination of an agreement | $3,100 |
| Application to vary Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement – to create additional credits | $8,060 (waived for new applications made up to 31 December 2024) |
| Application to vary Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement – to include additional owners | $13,020 |
| Application to vary Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement – any other case | $1,860 |
| Transfer of biodiversity credits | $1,860 |
| Retirement of biodiversity credits | $1,860 |
| Annual administration contribution – owners of biodiversity stewardship sites | $1,860 |
| Application for biodiversity certification | $6,200 For proposals over 100 hectares, an additional $1,240 applies plus $1,240 for each 100 hectares that exceeds 100 hectares. |
Fees for the transfer or retirement of biodiversity credits are paid after an application is made to the department. There are instructions for fee payment within the application and invoice.
Fees related to entering and varying biodiversity stewardship agreements are payable as part of the application process where applicable. Contact the Credits Supply Taskforce via mailbox: [email protected]
For more information, see Generating credits with a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement.