Property in Moreton Bay Regional Council, QLD

Local Council Rules

Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Moreton Bay Regional Council 2026

QLDLast updated: 2026-03-20

Can I Airbnb in Moreton Bay Regional Council?

YES

Short-term rentals are permitted in Moreton Bay Regional Council with standard registration requirements.

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Short-Term Rental Regulations

Queensland State Rules

Registration: MandatoryQueensland Short-Term Rental Register
Night cap: No state-wide cap
Levy: No state-level levy (council-specific levies may apply)
Legislation: Planning Act 2016 (Qld) — Short-Term Accommodation provisions
Code of conduct: Mandatory
  • Mandatory state-wide registration introduced 2024
  • No state-wide night cap — individual councils set limits
  • Council planning schemes determine if STR is permissible in each zone
  • Code of conduct for hosts and guests
  • Body corporate by-laws can restrict short-term letting

Moreton Bay Regional Council Council Rules

Registration: Required — the Queensland Short-Term Rental Register
Night cap: No council cap
Permit required: NoSelf-assessable in residential zones.
Levy: No council-specific levy
Max penalty: $26,000 per offence
Fire compliance: Required (smoke alarms, extinguisher, evacuation plan)

Strata Restrictions

Limited strata. Most properties are freestanding houses.

Dual Income / Secondary Dwelling

Allowed
Max floor area: 80 sqm
Min lot size: 400 sqm
Approval pathway: Building approval (accepted development)
Est. build cost: $120,000 - $200,000
Applicable zones:
Low Density Residential
  • Affordable lots suit dual-income strategies

Key Zoning Information

Zone CodeZone NameSTR PermittedDual Income
LDRLow Density ResidentialYesYes
LMDRLow-Medium Density ResidentialYesYes

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