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Queensland

Queensland laws for Owner Builders are designed to protect and support Owner Building. It is important you become familiar with your obligations as an Owner Builder

An Owner Builder Permit is required to act as an owner Builder

  1. Residential building work is the only type of work able to be performed under an Owner Builder permit

  2. A Queensland Building Services Authority - Owner Builder permit is required when the construction value is $11,000 or greater (including GST)

  3. Multiple dwelling or buildings for commercial purposes are not permitted

  4. You can only personally carry out any building work which requires a fire protection licence where the value of work (including labour and materials) is less than $1,100. Where the value of work is in excess of $1,100 the work must be carried out by a licensed contractor

  5. You cannot personally carry out any building work which involves Plumbing,

  6. Draining, Gas Fitting or Termite Management work unless you hold the appropriate occupational licence. If you do not hold an occupational licence the work must be carried out by a licensed contractor

  7. You may only carry out the building work as stated in the permit

  8. If you engage anyone to carry out building work, the person/s must hold the relevant BSA contractor’s licence

  9. Require more information then contact your local government or (link to Contact Us Page)

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Downloads

Thinking of Building or Renovating Your Own Home?
Owner-Builder Statutory Declaration to Construct a Residential House (see PDF)