Building consent calculator

How to use this calculator  

You can estimate your Building Consent costs using our calculator. To get the best results:

• enter the value of your project
• include materials and labour at commercial rates.

If you have a contract price, that includes these costs, that's enough.

Note: this calculator gives an estimate of costs, actual costs may differ.  Contact us for a detailed, project specific estimate.

Building Consent calculator

How fees are charged

When your application is accepted, several fees are charged. These are listed in our Fees and Charges schedule.

Building control fees and charges

The initial fees include a deposit fee, which may change.  Additional charges may apply if:

• more time is needed to process your application
• extra inspections are required during the building process. 

Actual costs depend on:

• the size and nature of your project
• the number of inspections needed
• the quality of information provided with the application.

Invoicing of additional fees or refunds

Additional processing fees will be invoiced when the Building Consent is granted.  Fees for extra inspections will be invoiced and must be paid before the Code Compliance Certificate is issued.

You might receive a credit or refund when we issue the Building Consent or the Code Compliance Certificate at the end of the project.

Apply and pay deposit

You can apply for a building consent either online or in-person. 

Once your application is accepted, you can pay your deposit online or in-person.

Apply for a building consent