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Allowed, with material limits.
Short-term rentals in Sydney follow the NSW statewide rules: every property must be on the NSW STRA Register ($65 to register, $25 each year to renew), and non-hosted lets in Greater Sydney are limited to 180 days a…
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Source: planningportal.nsw.gov.au (official), checked 1 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes, with material limits. Short-term rentals in Sydney follow the NSW statewide rules: every property must be on the NSW STRA Register ($65 to register, $25 each year to renew), and non-hosted lets in Greater Sydney are limited to 180 days a…
Yes, a licence or registration is required.
Yes: 180 days a year.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Sydney on 1 Nov 2026.
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