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Perth STRA owners hit with new requirement
Owners of unhosted short-term rentals in Perth are facing a strict deadline for a new requirement to continue operating.
From 1 January 2026, unhosted short-term rental accommodation (STRA) properties in Perth rented for more than 90 nights a year will require council planning approval.
Unhosted properties refer to those where the guest has exclusive use of the property, as opposed to hosted, where the owner lives.
Hosted STRA properties will not require development approval.
In regional areas, councils will decide if and when planning approval is required, meaning STRA properties outside Perth must confirm requirements with their local authorities.
STRA owners have also been told to make sure their property is listed on the STRA register and that their details are up-to-date.
Failing to register their STRA will stop owners from being able to advertise or accept bookings, while operating without registration exposes them to substantial penalties.
According to data from MadeComfy, the annual revenue/listing for Perth’s short-term rental market in 2025 to date is $54,400, a jump from $51,300 in 2024.
Meanwhile, the occupancy rate sits at 76 per cent in 2025, down from 77 per cent in 2024.
Fremantle and Cottesloe are two of the highest performing suburbs, offering consistently high yields and premium pricing.
Additionally, Perth CBD and Scarborough have shown a steady year-over-year growth despite slightly lower occupancy, presenting strong options for investors.
The new compliance follows the state’s ambition to reduce STRA properties, with owners being offered a $10,000 incentive scheme to convert their short-stay home into long-term rental properties.
