Short-term rental rules in Australian Capital Territory
A 5% levy applies to unhosted short-term rental bookings made through platforms, rising to 7.5% from 1 July 2027. There is no registration scheme or night cap.
From official government and council sources · last checked 1 October 2026 · reviewed twice a month
What you need to know
- Since 1 July 2025, a 5% levy applies to bookings of not more than 28 continuous days for unhosted, self-contained homes made through a booking platform. The rate rises to 7.5% from 1 July 2027.
- The booking platform pays the levy, not the owner. Direct bookings with the owner and hosted stays (you stay there at the same time as guests) aren’t covered. There is no general exemption for your principal place of residence.
- If the home isn’t your principal place of residence, check whether land tax applies, and check your owners corporation rules for units.
Official sources
- ACT Revenue Office: short-term rental accommodation levy
- ACT Revenue Office: ACT Budget 2026–27 updates
- ACT Government: short-term rental accommodation levy announcement
- ACT Revenue Office: land tax
General information, not legal advice. Councils add their own rules, and strata or owners corporations can too, so check with them before you list.
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