Can I Build More Than One Home as an Owner-Builder?
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If you’re planning to build as an owner-builder in Victoria, it’s essential to know how often you can build as an owner-builder and whether you can build more than one kit home.
This guide clearly explains the rules so you can plan your project confidently and avoid common mistakes.
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Charles Christodoulou: In Victoria it’s one every five years. You’re gonna go for your own builder’s licence. Wait till you get that and then you can start building as much as you want. Or you do one — the first one — as an owner-builder and then go for your builder’s licence. That way you can build a second, third, fourth, and fifth. Yes, shouldn’t be any problem. But you’ll find there’s no — and if you want to turn them over, you need a builder’s licence. If you want to just build and live in it for the next 10 years, you don’t need a builder’s licence. Just owner-builder.
How Often Can I Build as an Owner-Builder in Victoria?
You can construct one home every five years with an owner-builder permit. This applies if you intend to build and live in the home yourself. Moreover, the restriction helps prevent misuse of the owner-builder pathway for multiple kit homes or commercial projects.
What If I Want to Build More Than One Kit Home?
If you want to build more often than once every five years, you’ll need a registered builder’s licence from the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). With this licence, you can build as often as needed, including for investment or commercial purposes.
Do I Always Need a Builder’s Licence?
If your goal is to build a home and live in it for several years, you don’t need a builder’s licence — provided you meet the owner-builder permit requirements. This means you can manage the construction under your own name while complying with the five-year rule.
If you’re unsure about the rules or need help with the permit process, iBuild can guide you step by step.