This page includes details of the fees and charges for building consents to help you estimate the likely cost of your planned building work.
The following building consent application charges are indicative only and are made up of; the time taken to process the building consent application, an estimated minimum number of inspections and provision for a code compliance certificate upon satisfactory completion of work. Further charges and levies may apply.
The processing time range is based on the average amount of time it could take to process the application. These hours may alter depending on the complexity of the project.
Inspection numbers are based on the minimum number of inspections that may be required for the project. Further inspections charges may be incurred. Drainage connection fees are payable in addition to the consent fees.
The charges below are GST inclusive.
For further information refer to the Building Consent Charges Guide and the Schedule of Charges in the related information section.
Your application may also be required to pay development contributions under the Council’s Development Contributions Policy. For more information please call 03 477 4000 and ask to speak to the Development Contributions Officer,or email development.contributions@dcc.govt.nz.
| 2025/26 (GST Inclusive) | |
|---|---|
Building Services | |
| Building Application Costs | |
| Costs payable are made up of a number of components including checking, processing, administration costs and an assumed number of inspections. Code compliance certificates are additional. Further charges may also apply | |
| Building Consent Application - Residential (estimates) | |
| As per schedule B | |
| Building Consent Application - Commercial (estimates) | |
| As per schedule B | |
| Levies | |
| BRANZ Building Research Levy - Projects at and over $20,000 ($1.00 per $1,000 of building work) | |
| MBIE Building Levy - Projects at and over $65,000 ($1.75 per $1,000 of building work) | |
| BCA Accreditation Levy payable on all building consent applications including amended and staged applications ($0.50 per $1,000 of building work, minimum fee $10 - Non-refundable) | $0.50 |
Schedule B: Indicative charges for complete building consent applications 2025/26 (levies additional)
Building Consent Application - Residential | |||||
| Processing time @ $230 per hour | Checking/ Admin time @ $130-$165 per hour | Inspection deposit @ $235 per inspection | 2025/26 PIM/PCON | 2025/26 Code Compliance Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Construction – Residential | |||||
| Erect Single Level Dwelling | 8 - 15 hours | 1 - 3 hours | 12 | $825.00 | $352.50 |
| Erect Multiple Level Dwelling (including Basement) | 10 - 17 hours | 1 - 3 hours | 15 | $825.00 | $470.00 |
| Multi-Unit Development (Single Level) Per Unit | 8 - 15 hours | 1 - 3 hours | 12 | $500.00 | $352.50 |
| Multi-Unit Development (>1 Level) per Unit | 8 - 15 hours | 1 - 3 hours | 13 | $500.00 | $470.00 |
| Erect Garage/Carport/Shed (Non-Habitable) | 2 - 5 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 5 | $610.00 | $235.00 |
| Erect Habitable Garage/Sleepout | 5 - 9 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 8 | $825.00 | $235.00 |
| Relocate Dwelling | 5 - 13 hours | 1 - 3 hours | 4 | $825.00 | $235.00 |
| Additions and Alterations – Residential | |||||
| Alter Dwelling less than $20,000 | 3 - 5 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 6 | $610.00 | $235.00 |
| Alter Dwelling $20,000 to $100,000 | 5 - 11 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 8 | $825.00 | $235.00 |
| Alter Dwelling $100,000 to $500,000 | 8 - 15 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 10 | $825.00 | $235.00 |
| Alter Dwelling over $500,000 | 10 - 17 hours | 1 - 3 hours | 12 | $825.00 | $235.00 |
| Other – Residential | |||||
| Erect Deck | 3 - 6 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 2 | $610.00 | $117.50 |
| Install Sump/Mud Tank | 1 - 3 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 1 | $117.50 | |
| Foul/Stormwater Drainage (including Septic Tank) | 2 - 5 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 2 | $610.00 | $117.50 |
| Retaining Walls (Specific Design) | 2 - 5 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 2 | $610.00 | $117.50 |
| Reclad Existing Building | 2 - 5 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 2 | $117.50 | |
| Reroof | 1 - 3 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 2 | $117.50 | |
| Minor alteration < $10,000.00 including installation of wet area shower | 2 - 5 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 3 | $117.50 | |
| Remove Internal Wall | 2 - 5 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 1 | $117.50 | |
| Solid Fuel Burner (domestic only) | 1 - 3 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 1 | $117.50 | |
| Swimming Pool Fences | 1 - 3 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 1 | $117.50 | |
| Pole/Veranda Signs | 1 - 3 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 1 | $117.50 | |
| Minor Plumbing, Installation of new fitting | 1 - 3 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 2 | $117.50 | |
| Demolish Residential Dwelling (more than three storeys) | 1 - 2 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 1 | $380.00 | $117.50 |
Building Consent Application - Commercial | |||||
| Processing time @ $245 per hour | Checking/ Admin time @ $130-$165 per hour | Inspection deposit @ $250 per inspection | 2025/26 PIM/PCON | 2025/26 Code Compliance Certificate | |
| New Construction – Commercial | |||||
| New Single Level Commercial Building | 12 - 25 hours | 2 - 5 hours | 14 | $855.00 | $1,000.00 |
| New Multi-Level Commercial Building | 25 - 45 hours | 2 - 6 hours | 24 | $1,077.50 | $1,000.00 |
| Complex, Institutional or High Rise Building | 45+ hours | 6+ hours | 24+ | $1,077.50 | $1,000.00 |
| Erect Garage/Carport/Shed (Non-Habitable) | 2 - 5 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 5 | $632.50 | $500.00 |
| Additions and Alterations – Commercial | |||||
| Alterations to Existing Building (Single Floor) | 5 - 13 hours | 2 - 5 hours | 4 | $632.50 | $1,000.00 |
| Alterations to Existing Building (Single Floor) including Plumbing and Drainage | 8 - 15 hours | 2 - 5 hours | 7 | $855.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Alterations to Existing Building (Multi Level) | 10 - 17 hours | 2 - 5 hours | 4 | $732.50 | $1,000.00 |
| Alterations to Existing Building (Multi Level) including Plumbing and Drainage | 12 - 25 hours | 2 - 5 hours | 7 | $1,077.50 | $1,000.00 |
| Demolition – Commercial | |||||
| Demolish Commercial Building (per building) | 1 - 4 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 1 | $387.50 | $1,000.00 |
| Drainage seal off may be required and incurs a fee | |||||
| Temporary Structures – Commercial | |||||
| Marquee | 1 - 4 hours | 0.5 - 2 hours | 1 | $287.50 | $125.00 |