Short-term rental compliance in Geelong covers three key areas.

• Planning and permissions: Confirm your use with the City of Greater Geelong. Apartments must follow Owners Corporation rules, as some Owners Corporations restrict short-stays. Victoria has no state-wide nightly cap on short-term rentals.
• Safety: Fit compliant smoke alarms to AS 3786 standard, provide evacuation information, and maintain electrical and gas safety checks where applicable.
• Tax and records: Victoria's short-stay levy of 7.5% applies to stays under 28 nights and is often remitted by platforms. Keep ATO-ready income and expense records and check GST or ABN requirements if operating commercially.

For a full overview, see our Melbourne short-term rental regulation guide.