Explore the Dunedin City Council’s (DCC) role in helping to provide comfortable, healthy, energy-efficient housing for residents in Dunedin.
On this page you’ll find our housing plans to help address the housing needs of Dunedin’s growing population, and you can see available incentives for building more cost-efficient, sustainable housing.
How we help with housing in Dunedin
Take a look at our current and recent housing plans for driving improved housing outcomes in our city.
We offer a free Eco Design Advisor service to help guide you in making environmentally conscious choices for your projects.
Additionally, you can learn more about our community housing initiatives, which are specifically designed to provide safe, affordable homes for individuals and families in need.
Building in Dunedin
Explore our resources and information to help you approach building a home in Dunedin. Find answers to questions around whether you need building or planning consent, and the latest rules outlined in the District Plan to do with things like height restrictions, and how many houses you can build on your section.
Want to talk to someone?
We have a Duty Building Officer and a Planning Officer available to help you directly, with no appointment required.
To have a chat, call 03 477 4000, or stop in at the Civic Centre during business hours.