Great Southern WA

Shire of Katanning Airbnb & short-term rental approval

Listing your property in the Shire of Katanning 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 Shire of Katanning

Approval type	Change of Use — Short-Term Rental Accommodation
State registration	Required for all STRA ($250 initial, $100 annual renewal)
Contact	Contact the Shire of Katanning 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 Shire of Katanning, 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 Shire of Katanning. 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 Shire of Katanning's published guidelines and is updated as council policies change. Always confirm current requirements directly with the council before lodging. Visit Shire of Katanning website →