OWNER-BUILDER LAW REFORMS

This page contains information regarding the Owner-Builder Law Reforms implemented by the Building Commission on 14 June 2005. Please see below for information on these changes and the process required to be completed by owner-builders.

Owner-builder law reforms:

What is a Certificate of Consent?

A Certificate of Consent is an individual's written approval to act as an owner-builder on their own land in the State of Victoria.

Owners who intend to apply for a building permit for domestic building work as an owner-builder must provide to the relevant building surveyor a Certificate of Consent issued by the Building Practitioners Board.

What is the new process for owner-builders?

From 14 June 2005 owner-builders must:

• Request a copy of the Owner-builder Information and Education Kit from the Building Commission Website or by telephoning 1300 815 127
• Read and complete the application form and statutory declaration contained in the Owner-builder Information and Education Kit
• Tear out the completed application form and statutory declaration
• Attach the application fee of $83.30.
• Attach a copy of a current driver's licence or passport (as proof of identity)
• Send or deliver the completed application, with any supporting document to:
  
  By mail: Building Practitioners Board, PO Box 536, Melbourne VIC 3001
  In person: Building Practitioners Board, 733 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008No macro content available for WYSIWYG editing