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

WALast updated: 2026-03-20

Can I Airbnb in City of Perth?

YES, with conditions

Yes, with conditions: planning permit may be required.

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Short-Term Rental Regulations

Western Australia State Rules

Registration: Not required — No state register (council-based)
Night cap: No state-wide cap
Levy: No state-level levy
Legislation: Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA)
Code of conduct: None
  • No mandatory state registration scheme
  • Planning approval determined by local planning schemes
  • Strata by-laws can restrict or prohibit short-stay
  • WA Government reviewing potential registration scheme

City of Perth Council Rules

Registration: Not required
Night cap: No council cap
Permit required: Yes — Development approval may be required depending on zone and property type.
Levy: No state or council levy
Max penalty: $200,000 (planning breach)
Fire compliance: Required (smoke alarms, extinguisher, evacuation plan)

Strata Restrictions

Strata by-laws may restrict short-stay accommodation.

Dual Income / Secondary Dwelling

Allowed
Max floor area: 70 sqm
Min lot size: 450 sqm
Approval pathway: Building permit or development application
Est. build cost: $130,000 - $220,000
Applicable zones:
Residential R20Residential R30
  • WA calls them 'ancillary dwellings'
  • R-Code density determines permissibility

Key Zoning Information

Zone CodeZone NameSTR PermittedDual Income
R30Residential R30YesYes
MUMixed UseYesNo

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