Skip to main content
Auckland Council
Auckland Council
Auckland Council

myAUCKLAND
Reduced services
 More Many of our services are closed over Christmas but our contact centre will prioritise urgent safety calls. Check our website or read Our Auckland for information on services that are closed or reduced over summer - Learn moreReduced services

Whakakāhoretanga whakaaetanga

Consent exemptions

If the building work you want to do does need a building consent, but it is minor or low risk, we can consider granting you an exemption.

Request an exemption from needing a building consent​

Find out how to request an exemption from needing a building consent​​.

Add a record of exempt building work to a property file

Find out how to place a record of work you believe to be exempt from a consent, on your property file.

Owner-builder exemption for restricted building work

Before you apply for an owner-builder exemption, make sure you understand what is required.

Building work you can do yourself (DIY)

Find out if you need a building consent for your project, or if you can carry out the work without consent.

Related topics

Terms and conditionsPrivacy policySite map
© Auckland Council 2024
New Zealand Government