New South Wales (NSW) has introduced several compliance requirements for Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) as of 2025.
All STRA properties must be registered with the NSW Government’s STRA Register. Registration is $65 and then must be renewed annually, with a fee of $25. Failure to register can result in enforcement actions by local councils.
In New South Wales, non-hosted short-term rental properties (where the host does not reside on-site) are subject to annual night caps that vary by location. Greater Sydney typically allows up to 180 nights per calendar year, while some high-demand areas like Byron Shire enforce stricter limits, in some cases as low as 60 nights annually. These limits are designed to balance the needs of tourism with housing availability. However, longer bookings generally 21 consecutive days or more are exempt and do not count towards the cap. Exceeding the allowable nights may result in enforcement action from local councils, as it can be considered a breach of planning regulations.
STRA properties must adhere to mandatory minimum fire safety standards.
Host Obligations: Hosts must be accessible between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm for general issues, and outside these hours for emergencies. They are also required to inform neighbours of their STRA activities and provide contact details.
These changes aim to balance the benefits of short-term rental accommodation, including to the tourism economy, and encouraging more supply of long-term rental accommodation in NSW.
UrbanStayz understands the current STRA regulations, and our team is ready to support you in meeting all compliance requirements across NSW.
We provide hands-on support to ensure your property is safe, compliant, and ready to welcome guests. Our team works closely with trusted partners to assist with key compliance tasks such as installing evacuation diagrams, checking and upgrading wireless smoke alarms, and fitting fire extinguishers and fire blankets in line with legislation.
Whether you’re new to short-term rentals or updating an existing property, UrbanStayz makes it easy to stay compliant and prepared.
UrbanStayz is here to help.
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