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Local Council Rules

Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Armidale Regional Council 2026

NSWLast updated: 2026-09-03

Can I Airbnb in Armidale Regional Council?

YES

Short-term rentals are permitted in Armidale Regional Council with standard registration requirements.

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Short-Term Rental Regulations

New South Wales State Rules

Registration: Mandatory — NSW Planning Portal (register.planning.nsw.gov.au)
Night cap: 180 nights/year (non-hosted)
Levy: No state-level STR levy in NSW
Legislation: SEPP (Short-term Rental Accommodation) 2021
Code of conduct: Mandatory
  • Mandatory registration on NSW STR Register for all short-term rental accommodation
  • 180-day annual cap for non-hosted properties (host not present) — applies in Greater Sydney and a small list of other designated council areas only
  • No cap (365 days) for non-hosted properties in the rest of regional NSW
  • No cap for hosted properties (host on-site) anywhere in NSW
  • Byron Shire has its own stricter council cap — 60 days/year for non-hosted STRA in most of the shire (365 in two mapped town-centre precincts)
  • Fire safety requirements: smoke alarms, evacuation plan, fire extinguisher
  • Code of conduct applies to hosts, guests, and booking platforms

Armidale Regional Council Council Rules

Registration: Required — the NSW STR Register
Night cap: No council cap
Permit required: No — Exempt development under SEPP. No additional council permit required for short-term letting.
Levy: No council-specific levy
Max penalty: $110,000
Fire compliance: Required (smoke alarms, extinguisher, evacuation plan)

Strata Restrictions

Low strata density — most STR is freestanding houses.

Dual Income / Secondary Dwelling

Allowed
Max floor area: 60 sqm
Min lot size: 450 sqm
Approval pathway: Complying Development Certificate (CDC)
Est. build cost: $120,000 - $200,000
Applicable zones:
R1 General ResidentialR5 Large Lot ResidentialRU5 Village
  • Regional NSW build costs are typically lower than metro Sydney
  • University town (UNE) — steady long-term rental demand alongside STR

Key Zoning Information

Zone CodeZone NameSTR PermittedDual Income
R1General ResidentialYesYes
R5Large Lot ResidentialYesYes

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