Building Levy Review discussion document
Published: 17 Apr 2023Discussion paper seeking feedback on changes to the Building Levy.
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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Building Levy.
Discussion paper seeking feedback on changes to the Building Levy.
PDF, 1.3MB, 20 pages
Submission template for responding to the discussion paper.
DOCX, 1.9MB, 7 pages
Applicants for building consents which are granted and are above a threshold, pay a building levy (the levy). The revenue collected from the building levy is used to fund a range of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) functions and activities under the Building Act 2004, including:
People who pay the building levy benefit from these functions and activities. For example, improved building safety and longevity, a better understanding of their obligations when building, and assurance for those who may purchase an existing building that it is safe.
To address recommendations for continuous improvements in MBIE’s building regulatory system, as well as reducing the significant surplus in the building levy memorandum account, MBIE is proposing to make three changes to the building levy.
We would like to hear from anyone who interacts with the levy, whether as a home or building owner who has, or may in the future, build or undertake renovations; building consent authorities; or someone who receive services the levy funds.
Your feedback will help us:
You can read more about the building levy on the Building Performance website:
Building levy(external link) — building.govt.nz
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https://www.mbie.govt.nz/have-your-say/the-building-levy/
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