As land becomes more precious and block sizes shrink, building a spacious, liveable home on a compact lot can feel like a challenge. But with the Small Lot Housing Code (SLHC) and smart builders like Eight Homes, buyers can enjoy affordable, well-designed homes that make the most of limited space.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Small Lot Housing Code and how Eight Homes makes building on small lots not only practical but stylish.
What Is the Small Lot Housing Code?
The Small Lot Housing Code, introduced by the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), is a set of simplified design and siting standards for residential lots under 300m² in designated areas (like PSP-approved growth zones).
It streamlines the planning process, making it easier and faster to build homes on smaller lots - no planning permit required, provided the home design complies with the code.
Key benefits of the Small Lot Housing Code:
Faster approvals – no planning permit delays
Simplified siting rules – predictable outcomes for builders and developers
Greater affordability – more housing diversity and efficient use of land
The SLHC is designed to work hand-in-hand with building regulations to allow more people to own a new home, even on smaller blocks, while still ensuring liveability, privacy, and access to natural light.
Here are just a few standout designs from the Eight Homes Small Lot Code collection:
1. Mode 4-30
Lot Min. Width: 14 m+ Total Size: 29.78 sq
One standout example of building smart on a compact block is Eight Homes’ Mode 4-30. Designed for 14m+ wide lots, this two-storey home delivers four bedrooms, multiple living zones, a study, and even a guest powder room, proving you don’t need a massive footprint to enjoy functional, luxurious living.
With clever zoning and open-plan spaces, the Mode 4-30 maximises every square metre for growing families who want style, space, and affordability in one smart package.
2. Jardene 2-30
Lot Min. Width: 12.5 m+ Total Size: 29.20 sq
Another stellar design from Eight Homes is the Jardene 2-30—a double-storey home tailored for compact lots without sacrificing comfort or function. Suited to blocks from 12.5m wide, this design offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, multiple living spaces, and a seamless open-plan kitchen, meals, and family area.
With a dedicated study and upstairs retreat, the Jardene 2-30 balances privacy and flexibility, making it ideal for modern families looking to build smart and live well.
3. Viva 1-14
Lot Min. Width: 10.5 m+ Total Size: 14.15 sq
For those seeking simplicity, efficiency, and style on a tight footprint, the Viva 1-14 is a brilliant solution.
Designed for lots as narrow as 10.5m, this single-storey home packs a punch with three bedrooms, a spacious open-plan living area, and a smart kitchen layout with walk-in pantry. Ideal for first-home buyers or downsizers, the Viva 1-14 proves that great design isn’t about size, it’s about making every space count.
Why It Matters
With more Australians embracing smaller blocks in masterplanned communities and urban infill zones, the Small Lot Housing Code is a game-changer.
Builders like Eight Homes are ahead of the curve, offering homes that tick all the boxes: affordability, compliance, smart design, and lasting value.
Ready to Build Smart?
If you’ve secured a compact lot or are exploring your options, Eight Homes’ SLHC-compliant designs make it easier than ever to build quickly and confidently, without sacrificing liveability or style.
Home designs by Eight Homes in Victoria
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Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Leny 1-24
by Eight Homes, VIC
Perfect for growing families, with privacy and connection
from $295,000*
Double
4
2.5
2
222.34m²
10.5m
21m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Vexa 4-36
by Eight Homes, VIC
Flexible layouts created around the way you live
from $378,900*
Double
5
3.5
2
335.46m²
14m
28m
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Home design
Gold Range: Aurien 4-38
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Aurien range is truly an entertainer’s dream.
from $390,900*
Double
5
3
2
344.11m²
14m
28m
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Home design
Gold Range: Evoke 4-37
by Eight Homes, VIC
Enjoy the luxury and convenience that the Evoke has to offer
from $381,900*
Double
5
3
2
345.32m²
14m
25m
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Home design
Gold Range: Saara 5-52
by Eight Homes, VIC
Your personal haven for relaxation
from $490,900*
Double
4
4
2
483.1m²
15m
30m
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Home design
Gold Range: Marlow 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed for couples, singles, and young families alike
from $243,900*
Single
4
2
2
199.56m²
12.5m
28m
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Home design
Gold Range: Thanne 4-42
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed with envisions of family-living in mind
from $407,900*
Double
4
2
2
388.99m²
14m
28m
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Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Lumo 2-17
by Eight Homes, VIC
Lumo 2-17 will bring the family together
from $199,900*
Single
3
2
2
153.26m²
12.5m
21m
Home design
Knockdown Rebuilds
by Eight Homes, VIC
Love your location, but not your home?
Double
4
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Home design
Gold Range: Evoke 6-41
by Eight Homes, VIC
Enjoy the luxury and convenience that the Evoke has to offer
from $386,900*
Double
5
3
2
363.9m²
16m
25m
+18
Home design
Gold Range: Elessene 4-41
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed with convenience and lifestyle in mind
from $402,900*
Double
4
2
2
385.36m²
14m
28m
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Home design
Gold Range: Vardenn 4-42
by Eight Homes, VIC
Modern convenience with carefully curated inclusions
from $400,900*
Double
5
3
2
394.47m²
14m
28m
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Home design
Gold Range: Lirello 2-20
by Eight Homes, VIC
With functional family living in mind
from $240,900*
Single
3
2
2
189.71m²
12.5m
28m
+21
Home design
Gold Range: Kyallin 4-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
The perfect blend of open-plan living and zoned areas
from $244,900*
Single
4
2
2
197.23m²
14m
25m
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Home design
Gold Range: Aurien 4-41
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Aurien range is truly an entertainer’s dream.
from $390,900*
Double
5
3
2
14m
30m
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Home design
Gold Range: Teharee 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
Creates an impressive first welcome
from $244,900*
Single
4
2
2
197.51m²
12.5m
28m
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Home design
Gold Range: Devya 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family
from $249,900*
Single
4
2
2
14m
29m
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Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Emba 2-17
by Eight Homes, VIC
A four-bedroom gem
from $205,900*
Single
4
2
2
167.66m²
11.5m
25m
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Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Kubo 1-14
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Kubo 1-14 packs a punch for its compact size
from $186,900*
Single
3
2
1
127.69m²
10.5m
21m
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Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Niva 2-18
by Eight Homes, VIC
The 19sq Niva 2-18 is perfect for young families
from $212,900*
Single
4
2
2
175.26m²
12.5m
25m
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Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Zuno 2-20
by Eight Homes, VIC
A great choice for larger families
from $227,900*
Single
4
2
2
197.64m²
12.5m
27m
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Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Yana 4-19
by Eight Homes, VIC
Suited to 14m wide lots
from $217,900*
Single
4
2
2
175.53m²
14m
21m
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Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Rori 4-21
by Eight Homes, VIC
A well-designed single-storey design
from $231,900*
Single
4
2
2
208.32m²
14m
25m
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Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Navi 2-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
Perfectly suitable for a compact 12.5 x 21 lot
from $290,000*
Double
4
2.5
2
233.79m²
12.5m
21m
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Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 6-32
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $288,900*
Single
4
2
2
279.73m²
16m
31m
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Home design
Gold Range: Evensa 6-33
by Eight Homes, VIC
Deliver space, comfort and everyday functionality
from $294,900*
Single
4
2
2
292.09m²
16m
32m
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Home design
Gold Range: Mirelle 2-30
by Eight Homes, VIC
Functionality and space with an uncomplicated design
from $348,900*
Double
4
2
2
282.8m²
12.5m
25m
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Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Elva 1-27
by Eight Homes, VIC
Contemporary homes designed with simplicity and style
from $316,900*
Double
4
2.5
2
255.93m²
10m
25m
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Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 2-32
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $356,900*
Double
4
2
2
295.71m²
12.5m
25m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 2-34
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $356,900*
Double
4
2
2
313.36m²
12.5m
25m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Thanne 4-34
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed with envisions of family-living in mind
from $369,900*
Double
4
2
2
319.03m²
14m
25m
+2
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Rivo 2-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Thoughtful floorplans made for comfortable everyday living
from $314,900*
Double
4
2.5
2
261.18m²
12.5m
23m
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Home design
Gold Range: Lirello 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
A design that has something for every family member
from $240,900*
Single
3
2
2
189.71m²
12.5m
28m
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Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 2-35
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $363,900*
Double
4
2
2
311.32m²
12.5m
28m
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Home design
Gold Range: Devya 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family
from $243,900*
Single
4
2
2
199m²
12.5m
28m
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Home design
Gold Range: Kyallin 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
The perfect blend of open-plan living and zoned areas
from $244,900*
Single
4
2
2
201.32m²
12.5m
28m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 4-26
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $263,900*
Single
4
2
2
231.42m²
14m
30m
+4
Home design
Gold Range: Evensa 4-27
by Eight Homes, VIC
Deliver space, comfort and everyday functionality
from $266,900*
Single
4
2
2
235.6m²
14m
30m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 4-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $270,900*
Single
4
2
2
249.54m²
14m
32m
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Home design
Gold Range: Elarah 4-29
by Eight Homes, VIC
The grand entries set the scene for the Elarah range
from $270,900*
Single
4
2
2
250.93m²
14m
32m
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Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-43
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $397,900*
Double
5
3
2
398.09m²
14m
28m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 4-43
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $417,900*
Double
4
2
2
410.44m²
14m
28m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Sura 4-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to fit perfectly on a 14 x 21 lot
from $317,900*
Double
4
2.5
2
262.83m²
14m
21m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Atta 4-31
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Atta is the ultimate entertainer's dream
from $346,900*
Double
4
2.5
2
285.77m²
14m
25m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Lark 4-23
by Eight Homes, VIC
The largest single-storey design in the Affordable 8 range
from $238,900*
Single
4
2
2
213.5m²
14m
28m
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Home design
Gold Range: Lavell 4-44
by Eight Homes, VIC
from $416,900*
Double
4
3
2
415.2m²
14m
28m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Saara 4-47
by Eight Homes, VIC
from $468,900*
Double
4
3
2
445.22m²
14m
30m
+18
Home design
Gold Range: Nali 2-24
by Eight Homes, VIC
Design envisioned for couples, singles, or young families
from $249,900*
Single
4
2
2
211.26m²
12.5m
30m
+23
Home design
Gold Range: Devya 4-24
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family
from $250,900*
Single
4
2
2
217.3m²
14m
28m
+4
Home design
Gold Range: Evensa 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Evensa range is thoughtfully designed to deliver space
from $253,900*
Single
3
2
2
220.09m²
14m
28m
+21
Home design
Gold Range: Kyallin 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
The perfect blend of open-plan living and zoned areas
from $251,900*
Single
4
2
2
221.3m²
14m
28m
+9
Home design
Gold Range: Teharee 2-26
by Eight Homes, VIC
Creates an impressive first welcome
from $262,900*
Single
4
2
2
228.17m²
12.5m
32m
+15
Home design
Golden Range: Elarah 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
The grand entries set the scene for the Elarah range
from $262,900*
Single
4
2
2
230.86m²
14m
28m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Zaan2-31
by Eight Homes, VIC
Modern home designs balancing style, space and function
from $345,900*
Single
4
2.5
2
291.42m²
12.5m
25m
+10
Home design
Gold Range: Lavell 6-55
by Eight Homes, VIC
from $512,900*
Double
4
4
2
513.84m²
16m
30m
+22
Home design
Gold Range: Amayah 4-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Practical features to suit any growing family
from $273,900*
Single
4
2
2
252.6m²
14m
32m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 6-29
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $274,900*
Single
4
2
2
255.02m²
16m
28m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Aurien 4-36
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Aurien range is truly an entertainer’s dream.
from $378,900*
Double
5
3
2
330.83m²
14m
25m
+13
Home design
Gold Range: Mirelle 2-35
by Eight Homes, VIC
Functionality and space with an uncomplicated design
from $375,900*
Double
4
2
2
331.85m²
12.5m
28m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 4-37
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $380,900*
Double
4
2
2
343.83m²
14m
25m
+5
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 2-37
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $372,900*
Double
4
2
2
351.17m²
14m
28m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 4-40
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $388,900*
Double
5
3
2
361.49m²
14m
28m
+14
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 2-38
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $382,900*
Double
4
2
2
361.76m²
12.5m
30m
+13
Home design
Gold Range: Evoke 6-45
by Eight Homes, VIC
Enjoy the luxury and convenience that the Evoke has to offer
from $433,900*
Double
5
4
2
420.57m²
16m
25m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-45
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $435,900*
Double
5
3
2
420.66m²
14m
28m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 4-45
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $428,900*
Double
4
2
2
424.38m²
14m
30m
+6
Home design
Gold Range: Vardenn 4-46
by Eight Homes, VIC
Modern convenience with carefully curated inclusions
from $427,900*
Double
5
3
2
428.38m²
14m
30m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-49
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $481,900*
Double
5
5
2
454.39m²
14m
30m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-53
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $507,900*
Double
5
5
2
495.55m²
14m
31m
+17
Home design
Gold Range: Anberlyn 6-55
by Eight Homes, VIC
Where every detail has been considered with care
from $510,900*
Double
4
4
2
510.97m²
16m
30m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 6-56
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
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