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Paid visitor stays of less than three months (short-term rental accommodation) — regulated by state STRA rules and local planning scheme.
Short-term lets are legal in Perth under Western Australia’s statewide STRA framework. All STRA must be registered on the WA STRA Register. In the Perth metropolitan area, un-hosted whole-home STRA has a 90-night exemption—beyond 90 nights in any 12-month period you’ll generally need development approval from the council. Hosted STRA is exempt statewide. There’s no citywide night cap beyond the state settings. Declare income to the ATO; GST usually doesn’t apply to ordinary residential rent, but can apply if premises are treated as commercial residential. Fit/maintain mains-powered smoke alarms (and interconnect where required).
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 in Perth under Western Australia’s statewide STRA framework. All STRA must be registered on the WA STRA Register. In the Perth metropolitan area, un-hosted whole-home STRA has a 90-night exemption—beyond 90 nights in any 12-month period you’ll generally need development approval from the council. Hosted STRA is exempt statewide. There’s no citywide night cap beyond the state settings. Declare income to the ATO; GST usually doesn’t apply to ordinary residential rent, but can apply if premises are treated as commercial residential. Fit/maintain mains-powered smoke alarms (and interconnect where required).
Registration / Permit
Mandatory STRA registration (state register). Provide the registration number on all ads/listings. Development approval may be required based on the 90-night rule (un-hosted) and local scheme/policies.
Max Nights
No city cap. State rule: Un-hosted STRA in the Perth metro has a 90-night exemption; over 90 nights → seek development approval. Hosted STRA: exempt.
Planning / Zoning
Typical statutory determination is 60–90 days depending on whether public advertising/referrals are required.
Safety & Insurance
Install/maintain mains-powered smoke alarms (required for rented/hired dwellings); interconnect alarms where more than one is installed (older homes built on applications before 1 May 2015 are exempt from interconnection). Place alarms near bedrooms/on each storey; test and keep records.
Tax
Declare profits to ATO. GST generally doesn’t apply to residential rent (unless commercial-residential). No state tourist/bed tax. Separate state measures focus on registration/incentives, not taxes.
Declare profits to ATO. GST generally doesn’t apply to residential rent (unless commercial-residential). No state tourist/bed tax. Separate state measures focus on registration/incentives, not taxes.
Install/maintain mains-powered smoke alarms (required for rented/hired dwellings); interconnect alarms where more than one is installed (older homes built on applications before 1 May 2015 are exempt from interconnection). Place alarms near bedrooms/on each storey; test and keep records.
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WA has implemented the STRA register and planning reforms; continue to monitor state updates and City of Perth policy changes for any adjustments to the 90-night setting or local scheme requirements.
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 Perth – Planning & Development
your local authority.
