Recent changes to the NSW Building Act has meant some changes to the forms used to obtain the NSW Owner Builder Permit. This article will help you understand the process to obtain an Owner Builder Permit. The process is quite simple:
Step 1: Complete the NSW Owner Builder Self Assessment Tool
Step 2: Complete the NSW Construction Induction Course either online or face to face
Step 3: Complete the NSW Owner Builder Course
Step 4: Once you have completed the course and received your certificate you will need to complete one of the following application forms:
– Use this form if you are the owner of the land: Owner Builder Application Form for Freehold Land
– Use this form if you are a leaseholder of the land: Owner Builder Application Form for Leasehold Interest
– Use this form if the land is owned by a company: Owner Builder Application Form for land owner by a Company
Step 5: Submit your form at your nearest Service NSW Centre. For your nearest centre, please check Service NSW Centres.
You can call NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20 (Mon- Fri, 830am to 5pm) for more information.