New Residents

Quick Checklist

• Bin Collection
  Do you know when your rubbish bins and recycling are collected? Have a look through the following pages to see.
• Business in Monash
  Starting or buying a business, permits and regulations, support, networks and more.
• Community Directory
  Uncertain of what facilities are around you?  Look at Council's community directory for information on local clubs, sports, organisations, facilities and more.
• Councillors
  Do you know who represents your Ward at Council?  Please see a list of all our Councillors and see who represents you.
• Emergency
  What to do in case of emergency.
• Local laws
  Monash Council has four local laws which guide Council Meeting procedures, administrative procedures, and protect the amenity of Monash and the safety of all those who come to be in it.
• Pet Registration
  Have you registered your pet?  Cats and dogs must be registered with Council. There are also restrictions on the number of animals you can keep.
• Parking permits: residential, trader and parking permits for people with disabilities. 
• Rates
  Paying Council rates is essential for all property owners. Please see this page to understand your rates obligations and for further information about rates, appeals and calculations.

Good to Know

• Business Directory
  Monash Council has a business directory so you can find exactly what services you need.
• Business Permits
  If you are starting a new business, buying an existing business, or altering your own existing business there are likely to be some permissions, permits or licences that you may need.
• Building and Planning
  Are you going to be renovating your home?  Please see this page for details about what is acceptable and required for your project.
• Events
  Are you aware of the events happening in your community? See our upcoming events page for details.
• Halls for Hire
  Are you looking for a local venue to host an event or meeting? Monash Council maintains many facilities and halls for hire with varying degrees of features.
• Parking and Transport
  Do you know where public transport is near you?  Do you need a parking permit?  Please see this page for further details.
• Parks and Recreation
  Monash Council has a huge array of parks and recreation services to suit all your needs. Some of the parks include off-leash areas for dogs.
• Waste Disposal
  Do you have large waste that needs disposal?  Please see for information about the Monash Waste Transfer and Recycling Station.