Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Initiatives

The State Government has announced proposed new regulations on un-hosted short stay accommodation in Western Australia and will introduce incentives for properties to return to the long-term rental market.
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STRA is the common name given to holiday homes, units or apartments offered for short-term or short-stay rental.

Short-Term Rental Accommodation Incentive Scheme

The STRA Incentive Scheme offers a $10,000 financial incentive to existing owners of un-hosted short-term rental accommodation properties in Western Australia, to transfer their property to the long-term rental market for at least 12 months to support people seeking a rental home.

Short-Term Rental Accommodation Planning Reforms

Under proposed changes to planning regulations and guidelines, development approval will be required for un-hosted STRA properties in the Perth metro area if rented over 90 nights in a 12-month period. Local governments will set planning requirements for STRA in the regions (including Peel).

Short-Term Rental Accommodation Register

Under the proposed STRA Register, all providers of STRA within Western Australia, both hosted and un-hosted, will be required to register their property by 1 January 2025.

Short-Term Rental Accommodation Initiatives

Short-Term Rental Accommodation Incentive Scheme

Short-Term Rental Accommodation Planning Reforms

Short-Term Rental Accommodation Register