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Providing accommodation of less than 3 consecutive months to tourists or travellers (Queensland planning use term).
Short-term lets are legal across Queensland. “Short-term accommodation” is a defined planning use (stays under three months) and whether you need a development approval depends on your council and zoning. Several councils run local schemes (Noosa requires approval and renewal; Brisbane has announced a permit regime). There is no state tourist levy; declare income to the ATO (most residential short-stays are input-taxed for GST unless you operate commercial-residential). Queensland requires interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in every bedroom, connecting hallways and on each storey; rentals already comply and all dwellings must comply by 1 January 2027.
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 across Queensland. “Short-term accommodation” is a defined planning use (stays under three months) and whether you need a development approval depends on your council and zoning. Several councils run local schemes (Noosa requires approval and renewal; Brisbane has announced a permit regime). There is no state tourist levy; declare income to the ATO (most residential short-stays are input-taxed for GST unless you operate commercial-residential). Queensland requires interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in every bedroom, connecting hallways and on each storey; rentals already comply and all dwellings must comply by 1 January 2027.
Registration / Permit
No state register. Check LGA rules: some require local approval/registration (e.g. Noosa active; Brisbane has announced a permit regime). Others rely on planning/use controls only.
Max Nights
None statewide (caps, if any, are at council level).
Planning / Zoning
If a DA is needed: code-assessable applications often take 6–12+ weeks; impact-assessable proposals take longer due to public notification/submissions.
Safety & Insurance
Install and maintain interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms: every bedroom, hallways connecting bedrooms, and on each storey; rentals already require compliance and all dwellings must comply by 1 Jan 2027.
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 and maintain interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms: every bedroom, hallways connecting bedrooms, and on each storey; rentals already require compliance and all dwellings must comply by 1 Jan 2027.
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• Noosa Shire: mandatory local approval/renewal and Code of Conduct for short-stay/home-hosted lets.
• Gold Coast: “party house” controls apply in mapped areas; separate rules/enforcement for nuisance/amenity.
• Brisbane: higher rates category already applies to some STRs; council has announced a permit and compliance regime.
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• Brisbane’s short-stay permit/local-law framework was announced and is progressing; monitor Council updates for start date, fees and conditions.
• Other SEQ councils continue to review local controls; check your LGA for new registers, codes or zoning changes.
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
Local Council (planning/local laws); Queensland Fire Department (smoke alarms); Australian Taxation Office (SERR/tax); BCCM Office/QCAT (body-corporate disputes).
your local authority.
