Survey 1 - Registration scheme for short-term rental accommodation

Overview

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is investigating the implementation of a new state-wide registration system. 

You should make comment using Survey 1 below if you are interested in giving feedback to how a future scheme could function in WA.

Note: Survey 1 is only for comments on the registration scheme. Do not use Survey 1 to provide comment on the proposed development approval exemptions for hosted and unhosted accommodation, including the proposed 60-day cap for unhosted accommodation to be exempt from the need to obtain development approval. Comments on development exemptions must be submitted using Survey 2 to be considered by the Western Australian Planning Commission.

Comments on the proposed registration scheme for short-term rental accommodation made through this consultation will be provided to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. 

Please contact the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries should you have any queries on the scheme.
 

Background 

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is investigating the implementation of a new state-wide registration system. 

Under the proposed registration system, providers of short-term rental accommodation within Western Australia would be required to register their property to operate and advertise, including on online booking platforms.  

Comments provided here will be forwarded to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for their consideration.

Please note that comments on the draft Position Statement, including short-term rental development exemptions and definitions, can only be made through Survey 2: Planning for Tourism Position Statement.