These figures represent consent processing charges for 2019/20 financial year ending 30 June 2020, and also include levies collected for Building Research and Building (MBIE). They should be viewed as a guide only to likely fees.
| Type | Estimated project value | Total consent fees (inc. GST) | ||
| Consent count | Average | 80% of fees fell within the following range | ||
| Residential accessory building (habitable) Sleepouts etc. | $0 to $19,999 | Sample too small | - | - |
| $20,000 to $100,000 | 14 | $4,008 | $3,673 to $4,348 | |
| Over $100,000 to $300,000 | 7 | $4,735 | $3,786 to $7,097 | |
| Over $300,000 to $500,000 | No consents received | - | - | |
| Over $500,000 | No consents received | - | - | |
| Residential accessory building (non-habitable) Garages, Carports etc. | $0 to $19,999 | 15 | $2,951 | $2,186 to $3,750 |
| $20,000 to $100,000 | 62 | $3,457 | $2,474 to $4,786 | |
| Over $100,000 to $300,000 | 17 | $5,165 | $3,352 to $6,414 | |
| Over $300,000 to $500,000 | No consents received | - | - | |
| Over $500,000 | Sample too small | - | - | |
| Residential dwelling detached | $0 to $19,999 | Sample too small | - | - |
| $20,000 to $100,000 | 23 | $4,475 | $3,007 to $6,593 | |
| Over $100,000 to $300,000 | 250 | $6,272 | $4,371 to $7,752 | |
| Over $300,000 to $500,000 | 565 | $7,374 | $6,239 to $8,763 | |
| Over $500,000 | 316 | $10,562 | $7,757 to $14,256 | |
| Residential external alterations and additions | $0 to $19,999 | 49 | $2,581 | $1,759 to $3,467 |
| $20,000 to $100,000 | 257 | $3,783 | $2,419 to $5,441 | |
| Over $100,000 to $300,000 | 214 | $5,013 | $3,202 to $7,009 | |
| Over $300,000 to $500,000 | 42 | $6,565 | $4,493 to $9,058 | |
| Over $500,000 | 32 | $9,656 | $6,278 to $15,728 | |
| Residential internal alterations only | $0 to $19,999 | 17 | $2,071 | $1,660 to $2,467 |
| $20,000 to $100,000 | 18 | $2,751 | $1,856 to $3,560 | |
| Over $100,000 to $300,000 | Sample too small | - | - | |
| Over $300,000 to $500,000 | Sample too small | - | - | |
| Over $500,000 | No consents received | - | - | |
| Residential multi-unit dwelling | $0 to $19,999 | Sample too small | - | - |
| $20,000 to $100,000 | No consents received | - | - | |
| Over $100,000 to $500,000 | 40 | $8,773 | $4,890 to $12,123 | |
| Over $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 93 | $13,144 | $9,658 to $18,138 | |
| Over $1,000,000 | 119 | $22,059 | $14,626 to $33,706 | |
| Residential plumbing and drainage | $0 to $19,999 | 11 | $2,780 | $1,920 to $4,525 |
| $20,000 to $100,000 | Sample too small | - | - | |
| Over $100,000 to $300,000 | No consents received | - | - | |
| Over $300,000 to $500,000 | No consents received | - | - | |
| Over $500,000 | Sample too small | - | - | |
| Residential swimming/spa pool | $0 to $19,999 | Sample too small | - | - |
| $20,000 to $100,000 | 33 | $2,708 | $2,174 to $3,441 | |
| Over $100,000 to $300,000 | 7 | $2,911 | $2,337 to $3,755 | |
| Over $300,000 to $500,000 | Sample too small | - | - | |
| Over $500,000 | No consents received | - | - | |
Note:
- ‘No consents received’ is when there were no consents received in the last financial year
- 'Sample too small' is when there are six or less building consents in the last financial year
Building consents will cost more when:
- there are a significant number of requests for information (RFI's) during processing.
- the value of the building work is higher.
- the land has the foundation technical category TC3.
- the land is a hill site.
- the land is subject to natural hazards such as flooding, rockfall, etc.
- the building consent includes more than one building, such as a dwelling and an accessory building etc.
- the complexity of the building work, additional inspections are required.
- the building consent requires specialist review, such as structural, geo-technical or fire engineer, etc.
- the building consent is for a multi-unit building.
- the design of the building work is complex, such as multiple cladding systems, use of alternative solutions, etc.
Disclaimer
The Christchurch City Council is not able to provide you with the total cost of your building consent at the time of lodging your application. This cost is only finalised at the time of granting of the building consent.
The fees shown are from all building consent fees charged within the 2019/20 financial year. The information provided in this guide is intended for your general use and information purposes only.
The Christchurch City Council accepts no liability for your reliance on this guide.