

The Victorian Government has made it easier to build a small second home in residential and rural areas across Victoria – giving families more housing choice and boosting housing supply.
Definition of a small second home
A small second home is a dwelling that is 60 square metres or less with a kitchen, bathroom, laundry and toilet, located on the same lot as an existing home.
A small second home must not be connected to reticulated natural gas and does not require a car parking space.
Occupancy of small second homes
Anyone can live in or rent-out a small second home, including a family member, dependent person or unrelated persons.
The residential tenancy requirements that apply to a home also apply to a small second home, including room sizes, facilities and smoke alarms.
Building a small second home: location and permits
Anyone can live in or rent-out a small second home, including a family member, dependent person or unrelated persons.
The residential tenancy requirements that apply to a home also apply to a small second home, including room sizes, facilities and smoke alarms.
Small Second Dwelling Key Characteristics:
Floor area must be 60sqm or less
Must be on the same lot as an existing home
Must be only one small second home on a lot
Must have a kitchen, bathroom, laundry and toilet
No car parking spaces required
Anyone can live in it or rent it out
Must not be subdivided from the main home
Must not be connected to a reticulated natural gas supply
Siting, design and amenity requirements apply, including minimum garden area and suitable pedestrian access



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