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OWNER BUILDER PERMIT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM (Department of the Environment and Energy)

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Under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991
you must obtain an Owner Builder permit before performing building
work with a value of $11,000 or more on your own property. The QBCC
maintains a register of Owner Builder permit holders in the form of an
on-line search at qbcc.qld.gov.au which is available for inspection by
anyperson.
Owner builder application
To apply for an Owner Builder permit you must provide:
• a completed application form signed by all owners or
company directors
• payment of the application fee
• an original or certified copy of a Current Title Search or
Registration Confirmation Statement no older than 30 days
• proof of Identity, and
• proof of a completed Owner Builder course.
Company application
If a company owns the land where the work is to be performed, the
application must be made in the company’s name and include the
names and signatures of all company directors. A Company Historical
Extract or Company Current Extract issued by the Australian Securities
Investment Commission must also be supplied.
Lease agreements
If you wish to apply for an Owner Builder permit and you are a lessee of
the property, you should seek independent legal advice regarding your
rights and responsibilities. Under a lease agreement you must provide:
• proof of ownership of the land (e.g. Title)
• a copy of the lease agreement, and
• written permission from the owner allowing you to perform the
building work under an owner builder permit. A description of the
intended building work must be included.
The application must be made by the lessee but must also include the
owner’s details in the application. The lessee will become the permit
holder and is required to sign the application form. The lessee will not
be eligible to hold a subsequent permit for six years from the date of
issue of a previous permit.
Owner builder course
You must complete an owner builder course before lodging the
application. Courses cannot be more than five years old from the date
you lodge your application (refer to the Owner Builder Permit Course
Providers fact sheet at www.qbcc.qld.gov.au).
The course must be completed by:
• a person listed on the property title
• a company director if the property is owned by a company
• a lessee if the property is under a lease agreement.
You may be exempt from completing the owner builder course (refer
to the fact sheet, ‘How to Obtain an Exemption from the Owner Builder
Course’, at qbcc.qld.gov.au). To apply for a course exemption, submit
a written request and attach a copy of your technical qualification or
your current QBCC licence details prior to lodging your Owner Builder
permit application.
Work you can’t do as an owner builder
• occupational work such as plumbing, draining, gasfitting or pest
control unless you have an occupational licence
• fire protection or mechanical services work in excess of $1,100
(unless you have the appropriate licence)
• build commercial or industrial buildings (e.g. shops, industrial sheds,
farm buildings)
• removal of more than 10m
2
of asbestos
• build or renovate multiple dwellings (e.g. duplexes, attached granny
flat, block of units).
NOTE: There are special provisions for farm buildings. If the value is no
more than $27,500, an owner can personally do that work
Value of owner builder work
The value of building work must be determined by calculating the cost
of all materials and the cost a licensed contractor would charge you for
the work, including GST.
If the value of the building work increases during construction,
complete the Application to Amend an Existing Owner Builder Permit
form at qbcc.qld.gov.au.
Notification on Certificate of Title
Upon approval of the Owner Builder permit, the QBCC must notify the
Registrar of Titles who places notification of the Owner Builder permit
on the Certificate of Title to the land. The notification may be removed
by the Registrar of Titles after seven years.
Conditions of the permit
• Residential building work is the only type of work you may perform
under an Owner Builder permit.
• You can only personally carry out work requiring a fire protection
licence where the value of the work is less than $1,100 (including
labour and materials). Otherwise, you must engage a contractor
who holds the relevant QBCC licence.
• You cannot personally carry out any building work which involves
plumbing, draining, gas fitting or termite management work unless
you hold the appropriate occupational licence. If you do not hold
the occupational licence the work must be carried out by a licensed
contractor. You can be fined if you perform this work yourself.
• You may only carry out the building work as stated in the permit.
• If you engage anyone to carry out building work, the person/s must
hold the relevant QBCC contractor’s licence.
• You must be a person listed on the property title; a company
director if the property is owned by a company or a lessee if the
property is under a lease agreement.
Building approval
Approval of the building documents (plans, specification etc) must be
obtained from a private building certifier or local government (council)
before any building work is commenced (this includes any earthworks).
Approval is also required at the completion stage of construction.
The certifier is prevented from giving an approval until after receipt of
the QBCC Owner Builder permit.
OWNER BUILDER PERMIT
PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
It is the responsibility of the owner builder to build in accordance
with the approved documents. If it is necessary to change the
design, the owner builder must consult with the certifier to ascertain
if amended documents are required before any change is made to
theconstruction.
Carrying out building work not included
in your permit
You must ensure all work being performed under your Owner Builder
permit is identified in your permit documentation. If the work being
performed is not included in your permit, you may be in breach of
Section 42 of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission
Act 1991, which may result in prosecution, the issue of a penalty and an
order to stop work.
If necessary, you may amend the description of work on the existing
permit during construction, provided that work has not commenced.
Complete the, Application to Amend an Existing Owner Builder Permit
form, available from QBCC’s website at qbcc.qld.gov.au
WARNING – insurance protection is not available to owner builders
QBCC insurance protects consumers who have a contract with
an appropriately licensed contractor. This insurance cover assists
consumers in cases where:
• the contractor fails to complete the building work for reasons which
are not the consumers fault
• the contractor fails to rectify defective building work
• the building suers from the eects of subsidence or settlement.
As an owner builder you will be personally responsible for payment to
rectify any defects in the building work an individual contractor doesn’t
fix or to complete any work left incomplete by an individual contractor.
If you are selling the property where you carried out building work
within six years after completion, Section 47 of the Queensland
Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 states you MUST,
before signing the contract of sale, provide the prospective purchaser
with a notice which contains:
• details of the building work carried out
• the name of the person (Owner Builder permit holder) who carried
out the work
• a statement confirming the work was carried out under an Owner
Builder permit, and
• the following warning:
“Warning – the building work to which this notice relates is not
covered by insurance under the Queensland Building and Construction
Commission Act 1991”
This notice MUST be given in duplicate and the prospective purchaser
must sign one copy of the notice and return it to the vendor on or
before signing the contract of sale.
If this notice is not provided to the prospective purchaser the vendor
is deemed to have given the purchaser a contractual warranty (which
operates to the exclusion of any inconsistent provision of the contract
of sale) that the building work was properly carried out.
Signs
Any person carrying out building work under an Owner Builder permit
MUST display a sign in a prominent position on the building site. The
sign must provide detail of the Owner Builder permit number and must
have a surface area of at least 0.5m
2
.
Penalty for non-compliant signage: failure by an owner builder to erect
a sign complying with legislation could result in the QBCC initiating
prosecution action under Section 52 of the Queensland Building and
Construction Commission Act 1991.
(Maximum penalty – 20 penalty units)
Surrendering the permit
If you decide you do not want to carry out the work as an owner
builder but choose to enter into a contract with a licensed building
contractor to carry out the work, the permit MUST be surrendered
PRIOR to signing the contract with the builder. To surrender the permit,
you must give written notice to the QBCC and return the permit. You
will be required to provide evidence no work has been carried out
under the permit. An Application to Surrender an Owner Builder permit
form is available on QBCC’s website qbcc.qld.gov.au
Subsequent permits
You cannot obtain another permit within six years from the date
of issue of a previous permit unless the QBCC is satisfied there are
exceptional circumstances and has approved a six year exemption
request. To apply for exemption from the six year ruling, complete the
Application for Exemption from the Six-year Ruling form available from
QBCC’s website at qbcc.qld.gov.au
You cannot obtain another permit if you have had an Owner Builder
permit cancelled in the three years preceding the application.
You cannot obtain an Owner Builder permit if you are a banned
individual or if you are an enforcement debtor.
Payment disputes and owner building
Important information for owner builders about the Building
Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF Act)
The BIF Act provides a process of adjudication for the resolution of
payment disputes related to work carried out under a construction
contract or related goods and services. Adjudication is an alternative
to using the court system and is a faster, cheaper way to help
resolve disputes.
Benefits include the provision of quick interim decisions on disputed
payments while encouraging communication between the parties
about disputed matters.
How does this affect me?
If you become involved with a dispute over money with a
contractor or supplier, they may lodge an adjudication application
to try to resolve the issue.
You should never ignore a payment claim
If you don’t agree with the payment claim because:
• you believe it’s invalid;
• you are making a partial payment; or
• you are disputing the payment claim.
You must respond with a payment schedule within 15 business days
(from receiving the payment claim) or earlier if provided for in the
contract.
Failing to pay in full by the due date or give a payment schedule is
an oence and QBCC may take disciplinary action. If the other party
chooses to go to adjudication to dispute the payment, you won’t have an
opportunity during the adjudication process to provide a response.
PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
How does adjudication work?
An Adjudication application will be lodged by the claimant to the
QBCC. The Adjudication Registry within the QBCC will refer the
application to a suitable registered adjudicator.
An adjudicator will decide the application and the entitlement for
payment within timeframes stated within the BIF Act.
The adjudicator has the power to call for further submissions, hold
a conference and view the relevant construction site.
Additionally, the adjudicator must provide to both parties reasons for
a decision including the adjudicated amount and the payment date.
What happens if I don’t pay the
adjudicated amount?
If an adjudicator decides that you are required to pay an adjudicated
amount, you must pay the amount to the claimant:
• Within 5 business days of receiving a copy of the adjudicator’s
decisionby the adjudicator; or
• The later due date as decided by the adjudicator.
Significant penalties may apply if you do not to pay the
adjudicated amount within the required timeframes
The contractor or supplier (claimant) will receive an adjudication
certificate and may lodge it in a court of competent jurisdiction as a
judgment debt. Other consequences include suspension of work or the
supply of goods until payment of the adjudicated amount is received.
Further information can be obtained at the QBCC website.
TheAdjudication Registry provides an advisory service about the
adjudication process and can assist with enquiries. TheAdjudication
Registry does not provide legal advice.
P GPO Box 5099, Brisbane QLD 4001 T 139 333 W qbcc.qld.gov.au
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PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
OWNER BUILDER
INFORMATION REGARDING THIS FORM
Each person listed on the Title is classed as a permit holder and must
provide their details below The nominated permit holder is the person
whocompletes the Owner Builder course
• If you are applying as a lessee all lessees identified in the lease
agreement must provide their details below
• If there are more than four applicants attach a separate list identifying
the additional applicants
• If the Title is in a company name all directors listed on the company’s
extract must provide their details below
PRIVACY NOTICE
The QBCC is collecting information on this form to determine whether
you are entitled to an Owner Builder Permit This is authorised by the
Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act  Some
information collected on this form will be included in the QBCC register of
holders of Owner builder permits and will be also entered into the Titles
Register by the Registrar of Titles as required by law
You may receive some related information from us for the purposes of
marketing and communications Please refer to our Privacy Policy for
full use and disclosure details All information held by the QBCC may be
subject to application for access under the Right to Information Act 
(RTI Act)
RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM BY
Post GPO Box  Brisbane QLD 
In person QBCC service centres are listed
on our website qbccqldgovau
COMPLETING THIS FORM
• Use BLACK pen only
• Print clearly in BLOCK LETTERS
• DO NOT use correction fluid – any amendment
should be crossed out and initialled
 PERMIT HOLDERS - each person on the title must complete this section
NOMINATED PERMIT HOLDER (person who completed the course)
Title Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other
Surname
First names
Business phone
Home
phone
Mobile
Email
Postal Address
State
Postcode
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Date of Birth
OFFICE
USE
ONLY
CRN Licence no
Container:
Receipt no Receipt amount $
Assignee Received by
Permit holders’ details continued on next page
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PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
OWNER BUILDER
PERMIT HOLDER
Title Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other
Surname
First names
Postal Address
State
Postcode
Business phone
Home
phone
Mobile
Email
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Date of
Birth
1. PERMIT HOLDERS continued
PERMIT HOLDER
Title Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other
Surname
First names
Business phone
Home
phone
Mobile
Email
Postal Address
State
Postcode
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Date of
Birth
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PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
OWNER BUILDER
PERMIT HOLDER
Title Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other
Surname
First names
Business phone
Home
phone
Mobile
Email
Postal Address
State
Postcode
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Date of
Birth
1. PERMIT HOLDERS continued
COMPANY APPLICATIONS ONLY
Company name
ACN
ABN
Business phone
Mobile
Email
Postal Address
State
Postcode
One of the following documents is attached with this application Tick ONE only
Current Company Extract Historical Company Extract
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PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
OWNER BUILDER
2. PREVIOUS PERMITS
(a) Have any applicants listed obtained an Owner Builder permit in Queensland previously?
Please tick the appropriate response
No - proceed to  (b) Yes - continue following questions
Permit number
Site address
State
Postcode
Please provide the following details in relation to the previous permit
Work performed:
Was the permit issued within the last six years? Please tick the appropriate response
No - proceed to  (b)
Yes - you must obtain QBCC approval for exemption from the six year ruling
before your application can proceed Application forms for exemptions are
available from QBCC’s website at qbccqldgovau
(b) Have any of the applicants listed had a permit cancelled by the QBCC in the last  years preceding the permit?
Please tick the appropriate response
No - proceed to Section  Yes - you are not eligible to obtain an Owner Builder permit
3. OWNER BUILDER COURSE
One of the applicants must complete an Owner Builder course or obtain a course exemption To obtain a course exemption you
must submit a written request for course exemption and attach a copy of your technical qualification or current licence to
the QBCC prior to lodging this application Please tick the appropriate response
I have enclosed a copy of my Owner Builder Course Completion certificate (no more than five years old)
I have obtained a course exemption from the QBCC and a copy of the approval letter is attached
4. SITE DETAILS
Lot no (eg )
Plan no
(numeric)
House no
Address
State
Postcode
Details of where the owner builder work is being performed must be provided
*Please provide a current Title search or Registration Confirmation no older than  days
REAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION - This information is obtained from your Title Search
Year originally built
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PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
OWNER BUILDER
5. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A full description of the work being performed under the Owner Builder permit must be provided
TYPE OF WORK
Please tick the boxes that best describe the work you are undertaking
New dwelling
Extension or addition to existing dwelling
Swimming pool
New dwelling – complete
from a particular building
stage (see notes below* )
Renovation or alteration to an
existing dwelling
Garage carport or domestic shed
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK
You must provide a detailed description of the work being performed under this permit including any additional features such as
carports swimming pools pergolas etc To assist you when detailing your description ensure you cover the following factors
New dwellings
• number of bedrooms
• number of bathrooms
• number of storeys
• main construction material (eg brick
veneer timber etc)
Renovationsalterationsadditions
Provide the details and purpose of
your renovationalteration
extensionaddition
Inclusions
• swimming pools (inground aboveground
concrete etc)
• garages or carports (single or double etc)
• shed (size and intended use)
Examples
• New Dwelling – brick veneer three bedroom two storey house with ensuite and rumpus room Double carport pergola and
inground fibreglass swimming pool included
• Completion of a new dwelling previously built by a QBCC-licensed builder to a stage defined in the contract
• The new work is all internal lining architraves cornices skirting doors to rooms wet area fit outs floor tiling built-in shelves
cabinets and cupboards internal and external painting double carport and pergola
• Raising existing house building in underneath to include a rumpus additional bedroom and bathroom
• Extending existing house building deck and entertainment area and study
WRITE THE DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK BELOW.
• If you do not provide enough detail you will be asked to provide additional information before your permit can be approved
• *If you are applying for a permit to complete the new dwelling from a particular stage a copy of the contract between the owner
and the QBCC-licensed builder must be provided (for example a QBCC-licensed builder was contracted to build the dwelling to
the enclosed stage and you want to complete the dwelling)
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PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
OWNER BUILDER
 VALUE OF WORK
The value of building work must be determined by calculating
the cost of all materials and the cost a licensed contractor would
charge you for the work as if they were performing the work
including GST regardless of whether the contractor is performing
the work or not This means you cannot reduce the price if you
obtain discounted or recycled materials or free labour
 PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION
You must satisfy one of the following criteria (Proof of identification for one person only is required)
Please tick only one box
I hold an existing QBCC licence and my licence number is
OR
I have provided a certified copy of photo identification (eg Driver’s licence or passport)
You must answer all questions
Has any applicant listed in this form (including directors of a company applicant) been
served with a notice by the QBCC for carrying out Tier  defective work under the
Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act ?
Yes
No
Has any applicant listed in this form (including directors of a company applicant) been
issued with an infringement notice for an oence under the Queensland Building and
Construction Commission Act  for which payment is still outstanding?
Yes
No
Will the Owner Builder Permit work be undertaken on a building constructed prior to ?
Yes
No
Does the work include the renovation alteration extension improvement or repair of a building
where asbestos may be present?
Yes
No
If yes to either question above have you completed an Asbestos Awareness Training course
or equivalent course (eg Asbestos removal licence) in the last  years?
Yes
No
 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Before you sign the declaration (refer section 11), use this checklist to ensure you have provided all the required information.
If documentation or information is missing or incomplete, your application will take longer to process. The QBCC will ask for
missing or incomplete information to allow the application to proceed.
Please provide copies of documents, as originals will not be returned (except Title Search- refer below).
I have supplied an original or certified copy of a current Title Search or Registration Confirmation Statement issued
by the Department of Natural Resources which is no older than 30 days.
If this is a company application – I have enclosed a copy of a Current Company Extract or Historical Company Extract
issued by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, or if you are a lessee – I have enclosed a copy of the lease
agreement and written permission from the owner.
If I have had a previous Owner Builder permit I have supplied details of the previous permit (refer Section 2).
I have attached a copy of my Owner Builder Course Completion certificate (refer Section 3), or I have attached a copy
of the QBCC exemption approval letter or qualification suitable for exemption.
I have provided a detailed description of the works to be completed under this permit (refer Section 5)
I have provided an accurate estimated value of the work to be performed under this permit (refer Section 6)
I have provided Proof of Identity (refer Section 7)
9. CHECKLIST
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PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
OWNER BUILDER
Payment Options
Credit card
Name of card holder
Credit card number
Expiry date
M M Y Y
Total amount
.
We accept
10. FEES
The appropriate fee of  accompanies this application form
This includes the cost of placing and removing the notification on Title
Yes
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PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
OWNER BUILDER
DECLARATION - each person on the title must sign and date
APPLICANT’S DECLARATION “I declare that the statements contained in this application are true and correct I make this solemn declaration
conscientiously believing the same to be true and by virtue of the provisions of the Oaths Act ”
Name of applicant
Signature
Date
WARNING INCORRECT OR MISLEADING INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO A REVIEW AND POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF THE PERMIT
PROSECUTION AND UP TO TWO YEARS IMPRISONMENT UNDER THE QUEENSLAND BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION ACT 1991
Name of applicant
Signature
Date
Name of applicant
Signature
Date
Name of applicant
Signature
Date
Name of applicant
Signature
Date
D D M M Y Y Y Y
/
/
D D M M Y Y Y Y
/
/
D D M M Y Y Y Y
/
/
D D M M Y Y Y Y
/
/
D D M M Y Y Y Y
/
/
Please ensure your application is not dated more than one month prior to the date the application is submitted to the QBCC
Please allow one month for your application to be processed
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