Perth Metro WA

City of Melville Airbnb & short term rental approval

Listing your Applecross, Mount Pleasant or Booragoon property on Airbnb? Unhosted properties renting more than 90 nights per year need development approval from the City of Melville.

At a glance

Key facts for City of Melville

Approval type	Change of Use — Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation
Night threshold	90 nights per year — development approval required if you exceed this
Key policy	Local Planning Policy — Short-Term Accommodation
State registration	Required for all STRA ($250 initial, $100 annual renewal)
Contact	City of Melville Planning: (08) 9364 0666 — melvillecity.com.au
Suburbs covered	Applecross, Mount Pleasant, Booragoon, Brentwood, Myaree, Murdoch, Kardinya, Winthrop, Palmyra, Bicton, Attadale, Alfred Cove, Willagee

What to submit

Documents required for your application

✓ Completed Development Application form
✓ Management Plan covering operations, noise, parking and complaints
✓ Certificate of Title
✓ Site plan and floor plans
✓ Code of Conduct for guests

Things to know

Before you apply

The City of Melville is part of the Perth metropolitan area — the state 90-night exemption applies.
Hosted STRA (where you live on-site during guest stays) is exempt from development approval requirements.
Strata by-laws may prohibit short-term rental — check before applying.
Melville covers a large area including several riverside suburbs popular with visitors.

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need approval if I only rent for a few weeks a year?

Not if you stay under 90 nights per year. Above 90 nights, development approval is required.

What is the approval process?

Lodge a development application with supporting documents. The City will assess under the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015.

How long does it take?

Budget 8-12 weeks from lodgement for a straightforward application.

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 Melville. 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 Melville's published guidelines and is updated as council policies change. Always confirm current requirements directly with the council before lodging. View City of Melville's official STRA guidance →