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Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in City of Greater Bendigo 2026

VICLast updated: 2026-03-20

Can I Airbnb in City of Greater Bendigo?

YES, with conditions

Yes, with conditions: registration required, 7.5% short-stay levy collected by booking platforms.

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Short-Term Rental Regulations

Victoria State Rules

Registration: Mandatory — Short Stay Victoria Register
Night cap: No state-wide cap
Levy: 7.5% short-stay levy applies on all bookings
Legislation: Short-Stay Accommodation Act 2018 (Vic)
Code of conduct: Mandatory
  • No state-wide night cap — councils may impose limits via planning overlays
  • 7.5% short-stay levy collected by platforms (effective 2025)
  • Mandatory registration on the Short Stay Victoria Register
  • Owners corporations can apply to VCAT to restrict problem properties
  • Building and safety standards apply to all short-stay accommodation

City of Greater Bendigo Council Rules

Registration: Required — the Short Stay Victoria Register
Night cap: No council cap
Permit required: No — No planning permit required.
Levy: 7.5% short-stay levy collected by booking platforms
Max penalty: $11,000 per offence
Fire compliance: Required (smoke alarms, extinguisher, evacuation plan)

Strata Restrictions

Low strata density.

Dual Income / Secondary Dwelling

Allowed
Max floor area: 60 sqm
Min lot size: 300 sqm
Approval pathway: Building permit
Est. build cost: $120,000 - $210,000
Applicable zones:
GRZ General Residential Zone
  • Heritage gold rush tourism drives STR demand

Key Zoning Information

Zone CodeZone NameSTR PermittedDual Income
GRZGeneral Residential ZoneYesYes

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