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EnglishHow to Reach the Buildings Department Homepage and What You'll Find There
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The official Buildings Department (BD) homepage is at bd.gov.hk, the website of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Buildings Department. You can open it directly by typing the address into your browser, or by searching for "Buildings Department" or "屋宇署" and choosing the result on the bd.gov.hk domain. The site is available in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese, and the homepage is the starting point for the department's services, applications, and public information.
Opening the homepage
- Enter bd.gov.hk in your browser's address bar and press Enter.
- The homepage loads with a language selector offering ENG, 繁體 (Traditional Chinese), and 简体 (Simplified Chinese).
- Choose your preferred language. The selection applies across the site, so you can switch at any time from the same control.
If you arrive through a search engine, check that the address bar shows bd.gov.hk before entering any information. Look-alike or unofficial sites may copy the department's name, so the domain is the simplest way to confirm you are on the official page.
What the homepage gives you
The homepage is a navigation hub rather than a single service page. From it you can reach:
| Area | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Building plans and submissions | Information for professionals submitting or checking plans |
| Applications and forms | Departmental forms and application routes |
| Public services and information | Guidance for owners, occupants, and the public |
| News and notices | Departmental announcements and updates |
| Contact details | Ways to reach the department |
Because the homepage is a gateway, the exact menu labels depend on the language you select. If a link you expect is not visible, use the site's own navigation or search rather than an external search engine, which may return older or unrelated pages.
Practical points
- Language switching is on the homepage. The ENG / 繁體 / 简体 options let you move between the three versions without retyping the address.
- Use the official domain as your bookmark. Saving bd.gov.hk avoids relying on search results each time.
- The homepage is not a transaction page. Applications and submissions are reached through the sections linked from it, not completed on the homepage itself.
Common issues
- Search results pointing elsewhere. If a result does not show bd.gov.hk, treat it as unverified and navigate to the official domain directly.
- Language not changing. Re-select the language option; the choice is stored for the session, so a fresh visit may default to the previous setting.
- Looking for a specific form or notice. Start from the homepage sections rather than a direct external link, since departmental pages are reorganised over time.