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Building consent exemptions

Information for councils about the updated building consent exemptions that came into effect on 31 August 2020.
Guides for building officials > Building consent exemptions

New building consent exemptions

New types of building work will no longer require a building consent, saving homeowners up to $18 million a year and reducing the number of consents by about 9,000 (if lodged separately). 

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > New building consent exemptions

Building consent exemptions tool

Buildit allows homeowners to answer a few questions about a project to see if it needs a building consent.
Building consent exemptions tool

Amendments to building consent exemptions

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Everything you need to know > Amendments to building consent exemptions

New building consent exemptions approved by Government

New types of building work no longer require a building consent, making the process quicker and easier.
News and updates > New building consent exemptions approved by Government

Video overview of the latest building consent exemptions

Video overview of the latest building consent exemptions
Video overview of the latest building consent exemptions

Proposed building consent exemption conditions for small standalone dwellings

Conditions for using a small standalone dwelling building consent exemption that is expected to in force by early 2026.
Getting started > Future of the Building System > Changes to allow small standalone dwellings (granny flats) to be built without building consent > Proposed building consent exemption conditions for small standalone dwellings

Building consent exemptions for work carried out or supervised by an LBP

Certain building projects can be done without a building consent if you engage a licensed building practitioner.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Building consent exemptions for work carried out or supervised by an LBP

Building consent changes for small standalone dwellings (granny flats)

A building consent exemption for small standalone dwellings, known as granny flats, was announced by the Government, and means by early 2026 they could be built without a building consent.
News and updates > Building consent changes for small standalone dwellings (granny flats)

Changes to allow small standalone dwellings (granny flats) to be built without building consent

A proposed building consent exemption for small standalone dwellings is expected to be in force by early 2026.
Getting started > Future of the Building System > Changes to allow small standalone dwellings (granny flats) to be built without building consent
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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: