State Jurisdictional Framework: ACT
Granny Flats & Secondary Dwellings in Australian Capital Territory
Statutory council planning controls, Fair Work CW3 benchmarks, and local government calculators for granny flats & secondary dwellings across Australian Capital Territory.
Benchmark Installed Rate
$2200 –$3800/m²
Statutory Reference: Planning Act 2023 (Secondary Residences Code)Secondary residences (granny flats) in the ACT must be constructed on blocks of at least 500 sqm. A formal Development Application (DA) through ACT Planning is mandatory.
Select Your Council Area in ACT
Select your Local Government Area to open the interactive calculator and local DA checklist.