What are the regulations to becoming an Owner Builder?
An Owner Builder’s Licence is issued by the Building Services Authority (BSA). They are located on Ross River Road, Townsville (next to AAMI Insurance) and can be contacted on 4725 2588. If the estimated value of work is less than $11,000 (including GST) a person can nominate themselves to be an Owner Builder on the building work application form and need no other paperwork. Once the value of the work is $11,000 and over, you will need to attend an Owner Builder’s Course through TAFE or by correspondence or other certified organisation before the BSA will issue the person with an Owner Builder’s Licence. This must be sighted by the Building Certifier before a Building Permit can be issued. If the work exceeds $11,000, the person applying for the permit may need to attend an Owner Builder’s Course through TAFE before the BSA will issue the person with an Owner Builder’s Licence.
