Find out more about work that does not require a building consent:
- Building work that does not require a building consent
- Forms and guidance documents | Invercargill City Council
- Discretionary Exemptions | Southland District Council
- Building Consent FAQs - Gore District Council
Owner Builder Obligations
You still have legal obligations if you’re building your own home and are eligible for the owner-builder exemption. Find out more here.
Demolishing, removing or re-siting a building
Check with your local council what specific consents are required for demolishing, removing, or relocating a building.
- Forms and guidance documents | Invercargill City Council
- Forms and checksheets | Southland District Council
- Building - Gore District Council
Tiny House Guidance
Tiny homes must still comply with the Building Code and councils and MBIE offer specific guidance for these structures.
- Tiny House Guidance – Tiny House Guidance for the Building Act 2004 (govt)
- Southland District Council
Dangerous & Insanitary buildings
Report any concerns to your Council's building team who monitor and respond to dangerous or insanitary buildings.