The NSW Government introduced a statewide planning policy for STRA to complement the mandatory Code of Conduct and changes to strata legislation that took effect in December 2020 and April 2020 respectively. The new STRA planning rules apply from November 1, 2021, and include the following changes that impact hosting:
- Registration: Hosts are required to register their STRA dwellings on the NSW Government’s STRA register and comply with a new STRA Fire Safety Standard.
- Fee: Hosts are required to pay a registration fee of $65 for the first 12 months and an annual renewal fee of $25.
- Day Limit: Hosted and un-hosted STRA listings can operate all year round across NSW, except in Greater Sydney and nominated regional NSW local government areas where unhosted STRA listings are limited to 180 days per year. Bookings above 21 consecutive days are exempted from the daily limit.
- Fire Safety Standards: Upon registration, Hosts are required to confirm compliance with fire safety standards.
- Insurance: You will need public liability insurance that covers third-party injuries and unforeseen circumstances.
Your registration will need to be renewed annually in the NSW Government’s Planning Portal. If you do not renew after your registration has lapsed, you may be subject to fines, penalties, and/or removals.
For more information, you can check out this page: NSW STRA Regulations