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

No registration or licence is required at this level in Wellington.

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

No annual night limit is recorded at this level in Wellington.

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

No accommodation tax is recorded at this level in Wellington.

Are local council rules for Wellington included here?

Yes. The rules shown for Wellington are the ones that bind an operator at this level, last checked 2026-08-19.

Short-term rental rules in Wellington

Last checked 2026-08-19. Jurisdiction code NZ-WLG.

Registration or licence	Not required at this level
Night limit	No limit recorded at this level

What this means in practice

Wellington City Council does not currently operate a short-stay licensing scheme. District plan rules on visitor accommodation still apply, and Cuvanti does not hold them.
COMING, NOT YET IN FORCE. Wellington City Council targeted rate on short-stay accommodation. PROPOSED, NOT ADOPTED. Wellington consulted in April 2026 on charging Airbnb-style rentals a rate around 2.6 times the standard residential rate. A consultation proposal is not a decision and it may change or be dropped. Once in force it would: Short-stay properties in Wellington would pay a materially higher council rate than an equivalent residential property. No commencement date is fixed yet. Nothing in this item binds you today, and Cuvanti does not require it of you.

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 Wellington

Do I need to register a short-term rental in Wellington?: No registration or licence is required at this level in Wellington.
How many nights a year can I let a short-term rental in Wellington?: No annual night limit is recorded at this level in Wellington.
Is there an accommodation tax on short-term rentals in Wellington?: No accommodation tax is recorded at this level in Wellington.
Are local council rules for Wellington included here?: Yes. The rules shown for Wellington are the ones that bind an operator at this level, last checked 2026-08-19.

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.