On 17th August, 2026 the Queensland Government published a new document “Modern Homes Standards – Home Renovation guideline” which outlines a new assessment methods for alterations, additions and relocations of existing homes. This document can be located here: https://www.housing.qld.gov.au/initiatives/modern-homes/residential-energy-efficiency-standards
So … our previous guidance on this page (published way back in 2023) is now out of date and has been removed. Stay tuned for further updates and help from BERA, or contact us about our webinar on this topic.
If you’ve got questions about how alterations/additions will apply to your specific project, get in touch and we’ll be glad to help.