Simplified guide to Builder—low rise licence applications

Knowing where to start can be the biggest challenge when approaching a builder licence application. The QBCC is helping to make this process easier with a redesigned Builder licence application form, and the Builder—low rise application guide. 

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The new Builder—low rise application guide was developed in collaboration with Master Builders Queensland, and the Housing Industry Association and is designed to help applicants understand: 

  • the different QBCC licence types available for this licence class 
  • what is considered eligible experience  
  • practical tips for gathering evidence to support applications.  

The guide can be found by clicking through website tabs relevant to a builder licence application. Experience requirements on the Builder—low rise licence webpage promote the guide and other valuable resources to understand and complete applications. 

With the Builder—low rise licence making up almost half of all builder licence applications received by the QBCC, from the 8 different builder classes available, the new Builder—low rise application guide provides a good road test for other builder and trade class application guides in the pipeline.  


Last reviewed: 16 Dec 2024 Last published: 17 Dec 2024
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Transition to digital licensing

New licensing application forms and photo ID cards are designed to improve your experience and help transition to digital licensing.

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QBCC Photo ID licence card

The QBCC has partnered with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to include QBCC licences on the Queensland Government Digital Licence App. This collaboration is designed to give licensees increased anti-fraud protections through photo identification, and will work much like a digital Queensland driver's licence.

In preparation for this, QBCC Act licence application forms have undergone a comprehensive review, using industry feedback and insights, and the requirement to collect applicant photos has been added to support new photo-ID licence cards. 

How does this impact me?

Learn more about the recent changes and what they mean for you.

QBCC’s redesigned QBCC Act licence application form are now available via our service centres and to download from our website. 

If you had already started an application prior to 27 August, the QBCC will accept the old version of the form up until 22 October 2024. However, you will likely need to provide 2 certified passport sized photos to support your application. 

Current licensees are not required to provide photos at this time.

The QBCC is considering how to deliver these photo requirements to existing licensees in the most cost-effective way, while minimising disruption.

Issuing photo licence cards for new licence applications will inform the process for larger scale delivery to all licensees, and further information will be provided in the coming weeks.

Find out more


Last reviewed: 24 Jul 2024 Last published: 24 Jul 2024
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