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Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in City of Gold Coast 2026

QLDLast updated: 2026-03-15

Can I Airbnb in City of Gold Coast?

YES

Short-term rentals are permitted in City of Gold Coast with standard registration requirements.

Check rules for a specific address in City of Gold Coast

Short-Term Rental Regulations

Queensland State Rules

Registration: Mandatory — Queensland Short-Term Rental Register
Night cap: No state-wide cap
Levy: No state-level levy (council-specific levies may apply)
Legislation: Planning Act 2016 (Qld) — Short-Term Accommodation provisions
Code of conduct: Mandatory
  • Mandatory state-wide registration introduced 2024
  • No state-wide night cap — individual councils set limits
  • Council planning schemes determine if STR is permissible in each zone
  • Code of conduct for hosts and guests
  • Body corporate by-laws can restrict short-term letting

City of Gold Coast Council Rules

Registration: Required — the Queensland Short-Term Rental Register
Night cap: No council cap
Permit required: No — STR is generally self-assessable against the planning scheme in most residential and tourist zones. Some body corporate schemes may require approval.
Levy: No council-specific levy
Max penalty: $26,000 per offence
Fire compliance: Required (smoke alarms, extinguisher, evacuation plan)

Strata Restrictions

Many high-rise buildings on the Gold Coast are purpose-built for holiday letting and actively support STR. Others have by-laws restricting it. Check your body corporate by-laws.

Dual Income / Secondary Dwelling

Allowed
Max floor area: 80 sqm
Min lot size: 400 sqm
Approval pathway: Building approval (accepted development) or code assessment
Est. build cost: $130,000 - $220,000
Applicable zones:
Low Density ResidentialLow-Medium Density Residential
  • Queensland allows secondary dwellings up to 80 sqm
  • Must be on same lot as primary dwelling
  • Cannot be separately titled
  • Generally cheaper to build than southern states
  • Council provides pre-lodgement advice service

Key Zoning Information

Zone CodeZone NameSTR PermittedDual Income
LDRLow Density ResidentialYesYes
LMDRLow-Medium Density ResidentialYesYes
TCTourist CommercialYesNo
MUMixed UseYesNo

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