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Local Council Rules

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

WALast updated: 2026-03-20

Can I Airbnb in City of Fremantle?

YES, with conditions

Yes, with conditions: registration required, planning permit may be required.

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Short-Term Rental Regulations

Western Australia State Rules

Registration: Mandatory — WA STRA Register (mandatory since 1 January 2025)
Night cap: No state-wide cap
Levy: No state-level levy
Legislation: Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA)
Code of conduct: None
  • Registration on the WA STRA Register has been mandatory since 1 January 2025
  • In the Perth metropolitan area, unhosted STRA of more than 90 nights/year requires development approval from 1 January 2026
  • Planning approval is otherwise determined by local planning schemes

City of Fremantle Council Rules

Registration: Required — the WA STRA Register (mandatory since 1 January 2025)
Night cap: No council cap
Permit required: Yes — From 1 January 2026, unhosted short-term rental of more than 90 nights/year in the metro area requires development approval. Development approval may also be required for other cases, and heritage areas have additional controls.
Levy: No state or council levy
Max penalty: $200,000 (planning breach)
Fire compliance: Required (smoke alarms, extinguisher, evacuation plan)

Strata Restrictions

Some heritage buildings have restrictions.

Dual Income / Secondary Dwelling

Allowed
Max floor area: 70 sqm
Min lot size: 450 sqm
Approval pathway: Building permit or development application
Est. build cost: $130,000 - $220,000
Applicable zones:
Residential R20Residential R30
  • Heritage overlays common in central Fremantle

Key Zoning Information

Zone CodeZone NameSTR PermittedDual Income
R20Residential R20YesYes
R30Residential R30YesYes

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Related Councils

City of Perth
WA — No night cap