Building a granny flat: resources

Use these resources to understand the granny flat building consent exemption and the process for building under it.

Start with the step‑by‑step guides to understand the process. Then choose the resources that apply to you — homeowner, designer, builder, or council.

Learn how the granny flats exemption works

Plan, design, build, and complete a granny flat under the exemption.

Key steps, who is responsible, and what you need to do to meet requirements.

Plan, design, build and complete a granny flat under the building consent exemption.

Resources to help you plan, design, build, and complete a granny flat under the building consent exemption.

Resources for designers supporting homeowners through the granny flats exemption process.

Resources for builders supporting homeowners through the granny flats exemption process.

Resources to help councils support homeowners through the granny flats exemption process.

Detailed guidance and legislation for the granny flats exemption (over 100 pages).

Guidance to support the use of the granny flats building consent exemption.