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Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Northern Beaches Council 2026

NSWLast updated: 2026-03-15

Can I Airbnb in Northern Beaches Council?

YES, with conditions

Yes, with conditions: 180-night annual cap (non-hosted), registration required.

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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

Northern Beaches Council Council Rules

Registration: Required — the NSW STR Register
Night cap: 180 nights/year (non-hosted)
Permit required: No — Exempt development under SEPP. No additional council permit required.
Levy: No council-specific levy
Max penalty: $110,000
Fire compliance: Required (smoke alarms, extinguisher, evacuation plan)

Strata Restrictions

Strata by-laws in apartment buildings (especially Manly) may restrict short-term letting. Freestanding houses are generally unrestricted.

Dual Income / Secondary Dwelling

Allowed
Max floor area: 60 sqm
Min lot size: 450 sqm
Approval pathway: Complying Development Certificate (CDC)
Est. build cost: $150,000 - $250,000
Applicable zones:
R2 Low Density ResidentialR3 Medium Density Residential
  • Good opportunity in larger lots across Dee Why, Narrabeen, Mona Vale
  • Some areas have bushfire-prone land overlays requiring BAL assessment
  • Flood-prone areas near lagoons may have additional requirements

Key Zoning Information

Zone CodeZone NameSTR PermittedDual Income
R2Low Density ResidentialYesYes
R3Medium Density ResidentialYesYes
B1Neighbourhood CentreYesNo

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