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Local Council Rules

Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in City of Launceston 2026

TASLast updated: 2026-03-20

Can I Airbnb in City of Launceston?

YES, with conditions

Yes, with conditions: planning permit may be required.

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Short-Term Rental Regulations

Tasmania State Rules

Registration: Not required — Short Stay Accommodation Act 2019 — platforms report data to Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS); no host-facing register
Night cap: No state-wide cap
Levy: No state-level levy in force (a proposed 5% Short Stay Levy Bill 2026 has been tabled but is not yet law)
Legislation: Short Stay Accommodation Act 2019 (Tas); planning permits under Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (Tas)
Code of conduct: None
  • No host-facing register to enrol in — under the Short Stay Accommodation Act 2019 (Tas) booking platforms report aggregate data to Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS)
  • Host duty: provide the required 'relevant information' to your booking platform (s 6 of the Act)
  • Councils determine STR planning rules through planning schemes (LUPAA 1993)
  • Permit requirements vary significantly by council
  • Hosted accommodation (owner present) is generally exempt from planning requirements
  • Some councils have introduced night caps via planning scheme amendments

City of Launceston Council Rules

Registration: Not required
Night cap: No council cap
Permit required: Yes — Planning permit required for visitor accommodation.
Levy: No council-specific levy
Max penalty: Up to 50 penalty units (~$10,250) for failing to provide required information to the platform
Fire compliance: Required (smoke alarms, extinguisher, evacuation plan)

Strata Restrictions

Low strata density.

Dual Income / Secondary Dwelling

Allowed
Max floor area: 60 sqm
Min lot size: 500 sqm
Approval pathway: Development application (DA)
Est. build cost: $115,000 - $190,000
Applicable zones:
General Residential ZoneInner Residential Zone
  • Heritage overlays in central Launceston
  • Affordable property market

Key Zoning Information

Zone CodeZone NameSTR PermittedDual Income
GRZGeneral Residential ZoneYesYes
IRZInner Residential ZoneYesYes

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