Have your say
Let us know your thoughts on short-term rentals.
Your say on short-term rental accommodation
Project Status: Under review
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
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What we’re doing
We invite feedback from short term rental property owners, renters and people who are neighbours to a short-term rental property.
Your feedback will help us understand why some property owners choose to rent their properties on a short-term basis as well as the experiences of people who use short-term rental accommodation and people who live near it.
Why we’re doing this
In April 2023 Council resolved to investigate commissioning a study to report on the impact short-term rental accommodation has on rental affordability and availability, and tourist accommodation in the City of Sydney local area.
Short-term rental accommodation refers to a property rented for a short period of time, either privately, or on platforms such as Airbnb or Stayz. Short-term rentals are regulated through NSW planning, fair trading and strata laws.
Next steps
The NSW Government plans to review how short-term rental accommodation is regulated across the state. Its review is seeking ways to better utilise all forms of housing.
Our study will provide a better understanding of the impacts of short-term rental accommodation relevant to the City of Sydney local area.
We will report to the Housing for All Working Group and Council with the findings and recommendations of our study.
