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Local Council Rules

Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in City of Gold Coast 2026

QLDLast updated: 2026-03-15

Can I Airbnb in City of Gold Coast?

YES

Short-term rentals are permitted in City of Gold Coast. Specific registration and permit requirements are council-dependent — confirm with your council before listing.

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Short-Term Rental Regulations

Queensland State Rules

Registration: Not required — No state STR register — local council planning rules apply
Night cap: No state-wide cap
Levy: No state-level levy (council-specific levies may apply)
Legislation: Local council planning schemes (under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld))
Code of conduct: None
  • There is no Queensland state-wide STR register and no mandatory state-wide registration scheme
  • Queensland relies on local council planning rules, which differ by area
  • Council planning schemes determine if and how STR is permitted in each zone
  • Body corporate by-laws can restrict short-term letting
  • Confirm the current requirements with the relevant local council before listing

City of Gold Coast Council Rules

Registration: Required — the local council (Queensland has no state STR register)
Night cap: No council cap
Permit required: No — Whether STR needs approval depends on the Gold Coast planning scheme and the zone — confirm with the council. Some body corporate schemes may also require approval.
Levy: No council-specific levy
Max penalty: Varies by local council — check the council planning scheme
Fire compliance: Required (smoke alarms, extinguisher, evacuation plan)

Strata Restrictions

Many high-rise buildings on the Gold Coast are purpose-built for holiday letting and actively support STR. Others have by-laws restricting it. Check your body corporate by-laws.

Dual Income / Secondary Dwelling

Allowed
Max floor area: 80 sqm
Min lot size: 400 sqm
Approval pathway: Building approval (accepted development) or code assessment
Est. build cost: $130,000 - $220,000
Applicable zones:
Low Density ResidentialLow-Medium Density Residential
  • Queensland allows secondary dwellings up to 80 sqm
  • Must be on same lot as primary dwelling
  • Cannot be separately titled
  • Generally cheaper to build than southern states
  • Council provides pre-lodgement advice service

Key Zoning Information

Zone CodeZone NameSTR PermittedDual Income
LDRLow Density ResidentialYesYes
LMDRLow-Medium Density ResidentialYesYes
TCTourist CommercialYesNo
MUMixed UseYesNo

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