South West WA

City of Bunbury Airbnb & short-term rental approval

Listing your property in the City of Bunbury on Airbnb? Outside the Perth metro area, local council rules apply — many regional councils require development approval for unhosted short-term rentals regardless of night count.

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At a glance

Key facts for City of Bunbury

Approval type	Change of Use — Short-Term Rental Accommodation
State registration	Required for all STRA ($250 initial, $100 annual renewal)
Contact	Contact the City of Bunbury planning services to confirm current lodgement requirements Council website →

What to submit

Documents required for your application

✓ Completed Development Application form (council-specific)
✓ Management Plan covering guest numbers, noise, parking, complaints and house rules
✓ Certificate of Title
✓ Site plan and floor plans

Things to know

Before you apply

Regional WA councils set their own short-term rental rules through local planning schemes and policies — worth knowing before you try to apply yourself.
State registration on the STRA register is still required for all short-term rental accommodation in Western Australia.
If you go with Urban Approval Group, you don’t need to worry about working out the local scheme rules alone — we check what’s required, prepare the management plan, and lodge the application for you.

FAQ

Common questions

Does the 90-night rule apply here?

No. The state 90-night exemption is for Perth metropolitan area councils. In the City of Bunbury, check the local planning scheme for what applies to unhosted short-term rentals.

Are hosted short-term rentals treated differently?

Yes. Hosted short-term rentals (where you live on the property during guest stays) are generally exempt from development approval across WA, but state registration is still mandatory.

What should I do first?

Confirm whether your property is hosted or unhosted, then check whether your zoning allows short-term rental and what documents the council requires. We can provide a free consultation to help you get started.

Next step

Ready to get your approval sorted?

We prepare everything — management plan, application form, all supporting documents — and lodge it directly with City of Bunbury. You hear back when it's done.

$300 flat fee + council application fee (charged directly to you by the council). No hidden costs.

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Information on this page is based on City of Bunbury's published guidelines and is updated as council policies change. Always confirm current requirements directly with the council before lodging. Visit City of Bunbury website →