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Providing accommodation of less than 3 consecutive months to tourists or travellers (short-term accommodation) as defined for planning compliance.
Short-term lets are legal on the Gold Coast, but you’ll usually need a planning approval (material change of use) if a dwelling is run as “short-term accommodation.” There’s no citywide night cap. Declare income to the ATO; GST is generally not charged on residential rent, but may apply if you supply “commercial residential premises” and are (or must be) registered. Platforms report host earnings to the ATO under SERR. No local tourist levy.
State/council based definitions. Example: NSW STRA allows non-hosted entire homes with caps in some areas; other states differ. Check local planning rules.
Short-term lets are legal on the Gold Coast, but you’ll usually need a planning approval (material change of use) if a dwelling is run as “short-term accommodation.” There’s no citywide night cap. Declare income to the ATO; GST is generally not charged on residential rent, but may apply if you supply “commercial residential premises” and are (or must be) registered. Platforms report host earnings to the ATO under SERR. No local tourist levy.
Registration / Permit
No separate city “STR licence.” Apply for a development approval (MCU) if advised—assessment is under the City Plan (code or impact depending on the zone and overlays).
Max Nights
None locally; Queensland has no statewide night cap.
Planning / Zoning
Varies. For code-assessable applications the decision period is commonly ~35 business days after an application is properly made (DA Rules stages and “stop-the-clock” can extend timelines).
Safety & Insurance
Install/maintain interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms to QLD requirements—inside every bedroom, in connecting hallways and on every storey (hard-wired or 10-year battery); test and keep records. If you operate higher-risk or multi-guest premises, ensure building-fire-safety obligations (evacuation info, maintenance, etc.) are met.
Tax
Declare profits to ATO. GST generally doesn’t apply to residential rent (unless commercial-residential). No statewide tourist levy as of now; local council rates/charges apply.
Declare profits to ATO. GST generally doesn’t apply to residential rent (unless commercial-residential). No statewide tourist levy as of now; local council rates/charges apply.
Install/maintain interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms to QLD requirements—inside every bedroom, in connecting hallways and on every storey (hard-wired or 10-year battery); test and keep records. If you operate higher-risk or multi-guest premises, ensure building-fire-safety obligations (evacuation info, maintenance, etc.) are met.
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State/council based definitions. Example: NSW STRA allows non-hosted entire homes with caps in some areas; other states differ. Check local planning rules.
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This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm with
City of Gold Coast – Planning & Development
your local authority.
