Do I need to register a short-term rental in Western Australia?

Yes. A registration or licence must be in place in Western Australia before the property is let.

How many nights a year can I let a short-term rental in Western Australia?

No annual night limit is recorded at this level in Western Australia.

Is there an accommodation tax on short-term rentals in Western Australia?

No accommodation tax is recorded at this level in Western Australia.

Are local council rules for Western Australia included here?

Yes. The rules shown for Western Australia are the ones that bind an operator at this level, last checked 2026-08-26.

Short-term rental rules in Western Australia

Last checked 2026-08-26. Jurisdiction code AU-WA.

Registration or licence	Required before letting
Night limit	No limit recorded at this level

What this means in practice

Western Australia operates a state-wide short-term rental accommodation register. Registration is required before advertising.
No state-wide night cap. Local planning approval may still be needed depending on the property and how it is let.

Cuvanti tracks this for your properties automatically

Night limits count across every channel you are connected to, not one platform at a time, which is the only way the number means anything. Cuvanti warns you before a booking would breach a limit, and tells you when a rule in your market changes.

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Common questions about short-term rentals in Western Australia

Do I need to register a short-term rental in Western Australia?: Yes. A registration or licence must be in place in Western Australia before the property is let.
How many nights a year can I let a short-term rental in Western Australia?: No annual night limit is recorded at this level in Western Australia.
Is there an accommodation tax on short-term rentals in Western Australia?: No accommodation tax is recorded at this level in Western Australia.
Are local council rules for Western Australia included here?: Yes. The rules shown for Western Australia are the ones that bind an operator at this level, last checked 2026-08-26.

This is not legal advice. It covers registration, night limits and accommodation taxes for the markets Cuvanti has configured, and does not cover every local rule, including planning controls, building and fire safety requirements, and strata or body corporate by-laws. Check your own obligations with a local adviser before you let.