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Local Council Rules

Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in City of Moreton Bay 2026

QLDLast updated: 2026-09-03

Can I Airbnb in City of Moreton Bay?

YES

Short-term rentals are permitted in City of Moreton Bay. 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 Moreton Bay Council Rules

Registration: Not required
Night cap: No council cap
Permit required: No — Whether STR needs approval is council-planning-dependent and assessed against the City of Moreton Bay planning scheme — confirm with the council before listing.
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

Body corporate by-laws may restrict short-term letting. Check your by-laws before listing.

Dual Income / Secondary Dwelling

Allowed
Max floor area: 80 sqm
Min lot size: 400 sqm
Approval pathway: Development Application (Council)
Est. build cost: $120,000 - $200,000
Applicable zones:
Residential
  • Figures shown are Queensland state-wide secondary-dwelling defaults — the LGA-specific zoning, lot size and approval pathway for Moreton Bay have not been individually verified.
  • Confirm confirmed requirements with the City of Moreton Bay planning scheme.

Key Zoning Information

Zone CodeZone NameSTR PermittedDual Income

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