diff --git a/module_build_service/common/config.py b/module_build_service/common/config.py
index 6e71fd9c..f261f202 100644
--- a/module_build_service/common/config.py
+++ b/module_build_service/common/config.py
@@ -82,6 +82,9 @@ class LocalBuildConfiguration(BaseConfiguration):
     RPMS_ALLOW_REPOSITORY = True
     MODULES_ALLOW_REPOSITORY = True
 
+    # Match the Fedora server-side configuration
+    ALLOW_ONLY_COMPATIBLE_BASE_MODULES = False
+
     # Celery tasks will be executed locally for local builds
     CELERY_TASK_ALWAYS_EAGER = True