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Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Noosa Shire Council 2026

QLDLast updated: 2026-03-15

Can I Airbnb in Noosa Shire Council?

YES, with conditions

Yes, with conditions: registration required, council charges an annual str registration fee (currently $750/year), planning permit may be required.

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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

Noosa Shire Council Council Rules

Registration: Required — the Queensland Short-Term Rental Register and Noosa Shire Council
Night cap: No council cap
Permit required: Yes — Material change of use approval may be required for short-term accommodation in residential zones. Council actively enforces compliance.
Levy: Council charges an annual STR registration fee (currently $750/year)
Max penalty: $26,000 per offence
Fire compliance: Required (smoke alarms, extinguisher, evacuation plan)

Strata Restrictions

Body corporate by-laws can restrict short-term letting. Some managed resort complexes have specific letting arrangements.

Dual Income / Secondary Dwelling

Allowed
Max floor area: 80 sqm
Min lot size: 400 sqm
Approval pathway: Code assessment or development application
Est. build cost: $130,000 - $220,000
Applicable zones:
Low Density ResidentialMedium Density Residential
  • Secondary dwellings permitted on appropriately sized lots
  • Environmental overlays in many areas add complexity
  • Flood-prone areas near the Noosa River require special consideration
  • Council encourages long-term rental supply

Key Zoning Information

Zone CodeZone NameSTR PermittedDual Income
LDRLow Density ResidentialYesYes
MDRMedium Density ResidentialYesYes
TCTourist CommercialYesNo

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