Before applying for a resource or building consent, visit Watercare to learn if your project may be affected.
We only accept online applications for building consents.
Complete the relevant lodgement checklist and upload it with your application.
There is also a form to complete if you intend to provide producer statements during the construction phase of your project.
Before you apply, you can check our document naming standards. Visit Guidelines for online building consent applications.
Visit one of our libraries with council services for assistance if you cannot:
Our staff will accept your documents for an additional charge. The charge covers our costs to scan your documents into our digital system.
If you need help, read our guide on the online application process.
You can also call us on 09 301 0101 and ask to speak with our building and planning help desk.
Deposits must be paid at the time of application.
To find out how much your deposit will be, use the Building and resource consent deposit calculator.
Fees are indicative pricing only
Once work is completed you will need to apply for a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC). CCC applications including fixed fee consents will cover the costs of processing and administration overheads to support the delivery of our services. This fixed fee is non-refundable and excludes subsidised applications.
| Description | Fixed fee (non-refundable, no additional charges) | Inspection deposit (portion of deposit charged for inspection) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project value up to $4,999 | $880 | $390 | $1,270 |
| Description | Processing deposit (portion of deposit charged for processing) | Inspection deposit (portion of deposit charged for inspection) | Total deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project value $5,000 to $19,999 | $1,200 | $780 | $1,980 |
| Project value $20,000 to $99,999 | $2,000 | $975 | $2,975 |
| Project value $100,000 to $499,999 | $3,400 | $1,998 | $5,398 |
| Project value $500,000 - $999,999 | $5,000 | $2,664 | $7,664 |
| Project value $1,000,000 and over | $7,200 | $3,330 | $10,530 |
When applying online, you can pay by credit card or Online EFTPOS.
A card payment fee of 1.75 per cent applies for credit and debit card payments.
It can take us up to 20 working days to assess your building consent application.
You need to pay all outstanding fees before we can issue your consent.
Your allocated service manager will contact you if we need more information.
If you have lodged your consent online, you can access and track:
We will also let you know the outcome of your application by email and post.
For more information about our process, visit How we assess your building consent application.
You can now view your invoice on myAUCKLAND.
Go to the Actions menu of the specific consent and select either View invoices and payments or View details.
For information about a building consent for a dam, visit Waikato Regional Council website.
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