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Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Ballina Shire Council 2026

NSWLast updated: 2026-03-20

Can I Airbnb in Ballina Shire Council?

YES

Short-term rentals are permitted in Ballina Shire Council with standard registration requirements.

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Short-Term Rental Regulations

New South Wales State Rules

Registration: Mandatory — NSW Planning Portal (register.planning.nsw.gov.au)
Night cap: 180 nights/year (non-hosted)
Levy: No state-level STR levy in NSW
Legislation: SEPP (Short-term Rental Accommodation) 2021
Code of conduct: Mandatory
  • Mandatory registration on NSW STR Register for all short-term rental accommodation
  • 180-day annual cap for non-hosted properties (host not present)
  • No cap for hosted properties (host on-site)
  • Councils cannot impose their own caps (except Byron Shire — 90 days)
  • Fire safety requirements: smoke alarms, evacuation plan, fire extinguisher
  • Code of conduct applies to hosts, guests, and booking platforms

Ballina Shire Council Council Rules

Registration: Required — the NSW STR Register
Night cap: No council cap
Permit required: No — Exempt development under SEPP.
Levy: No council-specific levy
Max penalty: $110,000
Fire compliance: Required (smoke alarms, extinguisher, evacuation plan)

Strata Restrictions

Low strata density.

Dual Income / Secondary Dwelling

Allowed
Max floor area: 60 sqm
Min lot size: 450 sqm
Approval pathway: Complying Development Certificate (CDC)
Est. build cost: $120,000 - $200,000
Applicable zones:
R2 Low Density Residential
  • Good investment area near Byron at lower price point

Key Zoning Information

Zone CodeZone NameSTR PermittedDual Income
R2Low Density ResidentialYesYes

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