Applications, fees and renewals

Short Stay Letting applications

An application form must be completed for each property^ and application fees paid.

The following information must also be provided with the application.

Confirmation the premises can be lawfully used for short stay letting

Applications used for short stay letting must demonstrate lawfulness:

  • by a development approval; or
  • as accepted development or accepted development subject to requirements in Noosa Plan 2020; or
  • by existing use rights; and
  • complies with development approval conditions or if for existing use rights, the relevant planning scheme requirements at the time the short stay letting use commenced.

Refer to the Short Term Accommodation Guide for further information.

A plan of the premises

a site plan showing location of all buildings including any outdoor entertainment area, swimming pool or spa, vehicle parking area and the location of each window and door opening of any adjoining residence;

  • a floor plan showing use of each room and the maximum number of people to be accommodated in each bedroom.

View example plans(PDF, 205KB).

Confirmation and evidence to be submitted with the application

  • the premises will not be used as a party house;
  • written confirmation as evidence from a building certifier, that the existing building is lawfully constructed and that the proposed use of the premises is authorised by the existing building classification;
  • written evidence of a current pool safety certification issued by a licensed QBCC pool safety inspector; and
  • written evidence of a current electrical safety certification for the smoke alarms issued by a licensed electrical contractor.

Note: The building certification industry sector has called on council to require written evidence of building classification, pool safety certification and electrical certification to be submitted as part of the application to ensure compliance with these requirements.

Contact person information

  • name and telephone number of the contact person responsible for the premises (may include an individual, letting agency, property manager, security firm or the like);
  • confirmation the contact person is:
    • available 24 hours a day 7 days per week;
    • within 20km of the premises; and
    • responsible for the premises including addressing complaints and visitor queries.

Application forms are available for download at the end of this page.

Applications for onsite property managers

A single application can be lodged by onsite property managers on behalf of the properties within their onsite letting pool. A single site plan and generic floor plan for each 1,2, 3 bedroom unit type is required with the application.

An approval will be issued to each property owner within the letting pool. If a property’s contact person changes, ie. they leave the letting pool and self-manage or use an external agent, the owner will need to immediately notify Council of the change and update the approval.

If a property ceases short stay letting and becomes permanently occupied, Council will need to be notified by the property owner and the approval will be cancelled.

When making an application on behalf of a number of properties in the letting pool - please use the "0" lot when filling out the lot plan description on the application form. Separately provide the list of properties in the onsite letting pool. Please click here(XLSX, 18KB) to use our example list.

Short Stay Letting Application Form

Download application form for Short Stay Letting here(PDF, 251KB)

Download Change Application Form for Short Stay Letting here(PDF, 98KB)

Applications with required supporting information can be made via:

  • email to mail@noosa.qld.gov.au; or
  • post to PO Box 141, Tewantin 4565; or
  • or in person at 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin 4565

Home hosted accommodation applications

An application form must be completed and application fees paid. The following information must also be provided with the application:

Confirmation the premises can be lawfully used for home hosted accommodation

  • by a development approval; or
  • as accepted development or accepted development subject to requirements in Noosa Plan 2020.

A plan of the premises

  • a site plan showing location of all buildings including any outdoor entertainment area, swimming pool or spa, vehicle parking area and the location of each window and door opening of any adjoining residence;
  • a floor plan showing use of each room and the maximum number of people to be accommodated in each bedroom.

Confirmation and evidence to be submitted with the application

  • the premises will not be used as a party house;
  • written confirmation as evidence from a building certifier, that the existing building is lawfully constructed and that the proposed use of the premises is authorised by the existing building classification;
  • written evidence of a current pool safety certification issued by a licensed QBCC pool safety inspector; and
  • written evidence of a current electrical safety certification for the smoke alarms issued by a licensed electrical contractor.

Note: The building certification industry sector has called on council to require written evidence of building classification, pool safety certification and electrical certification to be submitted as part of the application to ensure compliance with these requirements.

Home Hosted Accommodation Application Form

Download application form here(PDF, 222KB)

Applications with required supporting information can be made via:

  • email to mail@noosa.qld.gov.au; or
  • post to PO Box 141, Tewantin 4565; or
  • in person at 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin 4565

Application fees for 2025/26 commencing 1 July 2025

Application fees

Application type Fees
Short stay letting of house $1387
Short stay letting of house principal place of residence (max. 4 times a year and max 60 days) $309
Short stay letting unit $414
Home hosted accommodation $309
Change to short stay letting or home hosted accommodation approval $210
Transfer of short stay letting or home hosted accommodation approval $210

Operating short term letting or home hosted accommodation may change your rating category. For rating information please click here.

Annual renewal fees

Approval type Fees
Short stay letting of house $600
Short stay letting of house principal place of residence (max. 4 times a year and max 60 days) $150
Short stay letting unit $200
Short stay letting of unit principal place of residence (max. 4 times a year and max 60 days) $100
Home hosted accommodation $150

Application and Renewal Fees Fact Sheet

For further information regarding Short Stay Letting application and renewal fees, please refer to our new fact sheet(PDF, 166KB).

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