When an owner-builder permit is needed
Learn about your responsibilities as an owner-builder, including building approval, contracts, and insurance.
How to apply for an owner-builder permit
You'll need to gather relevant documents and make an appointment at Service NSW to apply for your owner-builder permit. Here's how.
Working as an owner-builder
Your responsibilities as an owner-builder, including building approval, contracts, and insurance.
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Preparing to build or renovate
Starting to build or renovate? Find important information before you begin, including advice on approvals, quotes, contracts and checking insurance and licence details.
During the building process
Key information about how to manage your build, including dealing with hazardous materials, emergency repairs and more.
Resolving building disputes
Find out what you can do to resolve disputes with contractors when you're building or renovating, and how and when Building Commission NSW can help.