City of Wanneroo Airbnb & Short Term Rental Approval

At a glance

Key facts for City of Wanneroo

Approval type	Change of Use — Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation
Night threshold	90 nights per year — council approval required if you exceed or plan to exceed this
Key policy	Local Planning Policy 4.22 — Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation (advertised for comment September–November 2025)
Advertising	Applications advertised for public comment — source: LPP 4.22
State registration	Required for all STRA ($250 initial, $100 annual renewal)
Initial approval period	Time-limited approvals may apply — renewal considered against complaint history — source: LPP 4.22
Contact	City of Wanneroo Planning: (08) 9405 5000 — wanneroo.wa.gov.au

What to submit

Documents required for your application

✓ Development Application form
✓ Management Plan — LPP 4.22 specifies required content including: maximum guest numbers, guest check-in/check-out procedures, car parking management, code of conduct displayed on site, complaints contact available at all times — source: LPP 4.22
✓ Certificate of Title (from Landgate — landgate.wa.gov.au)
✓ Site plan and floor plans
✓ Car parking plan — on-site parking must be demonstrated, verge and road reserve parking cannot be used — source: LPP 4.22
✓ Payment of the Development Application fee

Things to know

Before you apply

LPP 4.22 was advertised for community comment from 25 September to 6 November 2025. Confirm the current adoption status of the policy with the City before lodging. Source: City of Wanneroo YourSay portal.
The City covers a large northern coastal area including Two Rocks, Yanchep, Alkimos, Eglinton, and Clarkson — all subject to the same STRA requirements once the LPP is fully adopted.
Car parking must be provided entirely on-site. LPP 4.22 is explicit that parking in the road verge or road reserve cannot be counted toward requirements — a common issue for properties on narrow lots in coastal areas.
The policy requires a complaints contact to be available at all times — not just during business hours. This means a local property manager or accessible owner contact is required.
Approval is granted for a time-limited period initially, with renewal considered against any complaint history during the approval period.

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need DA if I'm under 90 nights?

No. Wanneroo is a Perth metro council and the 90-night exemption applies. Under 90 nights, state registration is all that's required.

My property is in Yanchep or Two Rocks — does that fall under Wanneroo?

Yes. Yanchep, Two Rocks, Alkimos, Eglinton, and Clarkson are all within the City of Wanneroo local government area. The same requirements apply.

LPP 4.22 was still being consulted on in late 2025 — is it now in effect?

Confirm the current adoption status with the City of Wanneroo directly before lodging. The policy was advertised for public comment and is expected to be considered for adoption at a subsequent Council meeting. Call (08) 9405 5000.

How long does assessment take?

Standard WA planning timeframe is 60 days from lodgement for a properly made application. Applications requiring public advertising will take longer.

Next step

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

City of Wanneroo Airbnb & short term rental approval

Key facts for City of Wanneroo

Documents required for your application

Before you apply

Common questions

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