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City of Mandurah Airbnb & short term rental approval

Listing your Mandurah or Dawesville property on Airbnb? Mandurah is one of WA's most popular short-stay destinations. The 90-night exemption applies — over that threshold, development approval is required.

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At a glance

Key facts for City of Mandurah

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
Metro statusConfirmed Perth metropolitan area council for STRA purposes — source: WA DPLH planning reforms page
State registrationRequired for all STRA ($250 initial, $100 annual renewal)
ContactCity of Mandurah Planning: (08) 9550 3777 — mandurah.wa.gov.au
NoteConfirm current LPP details with the City — Mandurah was progressing its STRA local planning policy in 2025 in line with state reforms
What to submit

Documents required for your application

Things to know

Before you apply

FAQ

Common questions

Is Mandurah in the Perth metro area for STRA purposes?
Yes — the City of Mandurah is listed as a Perth metropolitan area local government for the purpose of the 90-night STRA exemption. This is confirmed by the WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage's own planning reforms guidance.
My property is in Dawesville or Falcon — does that fall under Mandurah?
Yes. Dawesville, Falcon, Erskine, and Greenfields are all within the City of Mandurah local government area and subject to the same 90-night threshold.
How long does the development application take?
Standard WA planning timeframe is 60 days from lodgement. Confirm current turnaround with the City of Mandurah directly.
Do I need a development application if I only rent during summer?
If your total bookings over the 12-month registration period will exceed 90 nights, yes. Summer holiday rentals in high-demand areas like Mandurah can easily reach 90 nights across the season.

Next step

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