Regulation of development levies
The Government has announced an in-principle decision to appoint the Commerce Commission as the regulator for councils charging development levies, as part of its Going for Housing Growth programme to address housing supply challenges.
Published
26 November 2025
Our role will focus on ensuring levies are transparent, fair, and deliver value for communities, while safeguarding against anti-competitive behaviour.
As an independent and experienced economic regulator, we’re well positioned to take on these responsibilities and look forward to working closely with stakeholders to shape this work.
More information on the broader announcement is available.open_in_new