Perth Metro WA

Town of Cambridge Airbnb & short term rental approval

Listing your Wembley or Floreat property on Airbnb? Unhosted properties renting more than 90 nights per year need development approval from the Town of Cambridge.

Let Urban Approval Group handle your Town of Cambridge Airbnb approval

Management plan, application lodgement, and council follow-up — $300 flat fee + council charges

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Key facts for Town of Cambridge

Approval typeChange of Use — Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation
Night threshold90 nights per year — development approval required if you exceed this
State registrationRequired for all STRA ($250 initial, $100 annual renewal)
ContactTown of Cambridge Planning: (08) 9347 6000 — cambridge.wa.gov.au
Suburbs coveredWembley, Floreat, City Beach, Churchlands, Jolimont, Woodlands

Documents required for your application

Before you apply

Common questions

Do I need approval if I rent out my house while on holiday?
Not if your total stays are under 90 nights per year. Above that, development approval is required.
How long does it take?
Budget 8-12 weeks from lodgement.

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We prepare everything — management plan, application form, all supporting documents — and lodge it directly with Town of Cambridge. 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 Town of Cambridge's published guidelines and is updated as council policies change. Always confirm current requirements directly with the council before lodging. View Town of Cambridge's official STRA guidance →