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Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.
Most homes on the Sunshine Coast are in the Low density residential zone, where letting a whole house to holidaymakers needs a development permit that Council can refuse.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Source: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au (official), checked 5 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Most homes on the Sunshine Coast are in the Low density residential zone, where letting a whole house to holidaymakers needs a development permit that Council can refuse.
Yes, a licence or registration is required.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Sunshine Coast on 5 Nov 2026.
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