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City of Fremantle Airbnb & short term rental approval

Listing your Fremantle property on Airbnb? The 90-night exemption applies here, but over that threshold you need a development application under LPP 2.27. We handle the whole application.

Let Urban Approval Group handle your City of Fremantle Airbnb approval

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

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At a glance

Key facts for City of Fremantle

Approval typeChange of Use — Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation
Night threshold90 nights per year — council approval required if you exceed or plan to exceed this
Key policyLocal Planning Policy 2.27 — Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation (adopted 2025)
State registrationRequired for all STRA ($250 initial, $100 annual renewal)
Hosted STRAExempt from development approval entirely
Contactplanning@fremantle.wa.gov.au or compliance at info@fremantle.wa.gov.au
What to submit

Documents required for your application

Things to know

Before you apply

FAQ

Common questions

Is Fremantle the same as East Fremantle?
No — East Fremantle is the separate Town of East Fremantle, governed by its own council and planning scheme. Fremantle and East Fremantle are distinct local governments with separate DA processes.
Do I need DA if I'm under 90 nights?
No. The City of Fremantle's own guidance explicitly confirms the 90-night exemption applies. Under 90 nights, state registration is all that's required.
How long does assessment take?
Standard timeframe is 60 days from lodgement for a properly made application. Applications requiring advertising take longer.
My property is a unit in a strata complex — can I still get approval?
Yes, though you should also check your strata by-laws. A council DA doesn't override strata by-laws — both approvals may be needed.

Next step

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