Owner builders
Owner-builder permits are issued by the Department of Fair Trading. To find out more about the process and gaining a permit go to the Department of Fair Trading 
If you are an Owner Builder and the cost of building works is greater than $5,000 you will be required to gain a permit from the Department of Fair Trading .
Contact us
City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4974 2000