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Building safety levy

The Building Safety Levy is a charge introduced under the Building Safety Act 2022 to fund remediation of building safety defects. The levy applies to major residential developments in England.

Building Safety Levy

The Building Safety Levy is a charge introduced under the Building Safety Act 2022 to fund remediation of building safety defects. The levy applies to major residential developments in England.

Submitting building safety levy information

From Thursday 1 October 2026 when submitting a Building Control application, you are now required to also pay the Building Safety Levy.
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