A simpler, more accessible QBCC Portal is here | Queensland Building and Construction Commission

The QBCC Portal and online services will be unavailable on Thursday 13 August 2026 from 5.30pm to 9.30pm

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The existing myQBCC portal will transition to a new, modernised platform called the QBCC Portal, designed to provide a simpler look and feel.

What’s changing

The updated portal introduces:

  • a cleaner, more intuitive design
  • improved navigation and usability
  • alignment with Queensland Government digital and accessibility standards
  • a better overall online experience for customers and industry

Alongside the refreshed portal, the QBCC will launch its first fully digital application process—for Owner-builder permits—making it quicker and easier to apply for a permit and track the progress of the application.  

What’s staying the same

While the look and feel of the portal is changing, there will be no changes to:

  • licensing requirements
  • regulatory processes
  • existing services
  • customer or licensee accounts.

Users will continue to access services using their current login details, ensuring a smooth transition.

Why start with Owner-builder permits

Owner-builder permits are among the QBCC’s highest-volume application types, accounting for a significant share of applications received.  

They are also less complex than many trade licence applications, making them the ideal starting point to introduce end-to-end digital services.

What’s next

The Owner-builder Permit application is the first step in a broader digital transformation program.  

Additional services, including more complex licensing applications, will progressively move online in future phases.

For more information, visit the QBCC Portal


Last reviewed: 12 Jun 2026 Last published: 12 Jun 2026
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