Perth Metro WA

Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale Airbnb & short-term rental approval

Listing your property in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale on Airbnb? Unhosted properties renting more than 90 nights per year generally need development approval — on top of state registration.

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At a glance

Key facts for Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale

Approval type	Change of Use — Short-Term Rental Accommodation
Night threshold	90 nights per year — development approval generally required if you exceed or plan to exceed this
State registration	Required for all STRA ($250 initial, $100 annual renewal)
Contact	Contact the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale 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

Perth metro councils apply the state 90-night framework for unhosted short-term rentals, but zoning tables and local planning policies still differ suburb to suburb.
The state STRA register tracks bookings and notifies hosts at 80 and 90 nights — apply before you hit the threshold if you plan to operate beyond it.
If you apply yourself, confirm current scheme rules and documents with the council before you lodge. If you go with Urban Approval Group, you don’t need to worry about that — we check the requirements, prepare the management plan, and lodge the application for you.

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need approval under 90 nights?

Usually no for unhosted properties in the Perth metro area — state registration is still required. Over 90 nights, expect to need a development application. Confirm zoning and any local policy with the council before you lodge.

Are hosted short-term rentals treated differently?

Yes. Hosted short-term rentals (where you live on the property during guest stays) are exempt from development approval across WA, but state registration is still mandatory.

How long does a development application take?

Often 8–12 weeks from lodgement, longer if neighbour advertising is required. Timeframes vary by council workload.

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 Serpentine-Jarrahdale. 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 Serpentine-Jarrahdale's published guidelines and is updated as council policies change. Always confirm current requirements directly with the council before lodging. Visit Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale website →