Short-term rental rules in Queensland
There is no statewide registration or night cap. Each council sets its own rules, and they vary a lot, so check yours before you list.
From official government and council sources · last checked 1 October 2026 · reviewed twice a month
What you need to know
- The Queensland Government has left short-term rentals to local councils rather than setting statewide restrictions.
- Brisbane City Council decided not to go ahead with its proposed Short Stay Accommodation Local Law 2025. Existing local laws still apply.
- Noosa requires a local law approval for short stay letting, renewed every year. For a house it costs $1,748 to apply and $800 a year to renew (2026–27 fees). You also need a contact person within 20 km who responds to complaints within 30 minutes, 24/7.
- Other councils, including the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, have their own planning rules and may rate short-stay homes differently. Check with your council.
- In apartments and townhouses, check your body corporate by-laws before listing.
Official sources
- Queensland Department of Planning: short-term rental accommodation review
- Brisbane City Council: proposed Short Stay Accommodation Local Law 2025
- Noosa Council: short stay letting
- Noosa Council: short stay applications, fees and renewals
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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