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Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in City of Adelaide 2026

SALast updated: 2026-03-20

Can I Airbnb in City of Adelaide?

YES, with conditions

Yes, with conditions: planning permit may be required.

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Short-Term Rental Regulations

South Australia State Rules

Registration: Not required — No state register (under review)
Night cap: No state-wide cap
Levy: No state-level levy
Legislation: Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (SA)
Code of conduct: None
  • No mandatory state registration scheme
  • SA Planning Code determines short-stay accommodation rules
  • Some zones require development approval for change of use
  • SA Government reviewing short-stay accommodation regulation

City of Adelaide Council Rules

Registration: Not required
Night cap: No council cap
Permit required: Yes — Development approval may be required for change of use to short-stay accommodation.
Levy: No state or council levy
Max penalty: $120,000 (planning breach)
Fire compliance: Required (smoke alarms, extinguisher, evacuation plan)

Strata Restrictions

Strata by-laws may restrict short-term accommodation.

Dual Income / Secondary Dwelling

Allowed
Max floor area: 60 sqm
Min lot size: 400 sqm
Approval pathway: Building consent or development application
Est. build cost: $120,000 - $210,000
Applicable zones:
General NeighbourhoodSuburban Neighbourhood
  • SA Planning Code applies statewide
  • Ancillary accommodation provisions

Key Zoning Information

Zone CodeZone NameSTR PermittedDual Income
GNGeneral NeighbourhoodYesYes
SNSuburban NeighbourhoodYesYes
CBACity Main StreetYesNo

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