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Consent rules changed 15 January 2026
Granny Flats & Minor Dwellings
Since 15 January 2026 a granny flat up to 70m² can be built without a building consent, provided it meets MBIE’s conditions. The Comfort 30 is about 57m²: two bedrooms, its own kitchen and bathroom, delivered and unfolded on site.
Why a Granny Flat Makes Sense in 2026
The 2026 consent rules
Since 15 January 2026 a granny flat up to 70m² can be built without a building consent — but only where every one of the MBIE conditions is met: single storey, lightweight construction, 2m clear of boundaries, self-contained, and structural and waterproofing work done by a Licensed Building Practitioner.
Days, or about three months
Stock held in Auckland can be delivered within days. A custom order is roughly 4 weeks in production plus 6–8 weeks shipping. It unfolds on site in under an hour either way.
Self-contained
Own kitchen, bathroom and entrance, on a ~57m² or ~25m² floor plan. Talk to us about what your site and council allow.
Multi-generational living
Family stays on the same property with a fully independent unit — separate services, separate front door.
Granny Flat Models
About 57m² and 25m² — both under the 70m² exemption limit.
Comfort 30 — Family living
Starts from $50,000 incl. GST
- ~57m² floor area
- Open plan, or 2–3 bedrooms
- Full kitchen & bathroom
- Within the 70m² exemption limit
Studio — Home office
Starts from $28,000 incl. GST
- ~25m² floor area
- 1 bedroom
- Kitchenette & bathroom
- Within the 70m² exemption limit
Exempt from consent is not exempt from the rules: the build still has to comply with the New Zealand Building Code, and structural and waterproofing work has to be done by a Licensed Building Practitioner. We are working towards full Building Code compliance and are not there yet — where we have got to.
Questions about the exemption conditions, your site, or pricing?