THE City of Vincent will provide feedback to WA Local Government Association (WALGA) discussion into short-term accommodation.
WALGA released its Short-Term Rental Accommodation and the Sharing Economy discussion paper that will provide an outline for councils on future policies and has asked councils for feedback to help develop a draft recommendation.
Feedback from the City of Vincent will soon be finalised and then submitted.
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READ NOW“Policy No 7.4.5 – Temporary Accommodation is the City’s policy regarding short term accommodation and was initially adopted on February 26, 2013,” acting chief executive Mick Quirk said.
“The policy defines four types of temporary accommodation: bed and breakfast; short term dwelling; lodging house, and serviced apartments.
“Depending on the details of the proposal, an Airbnb may be classified as one of the above.
“The City has not yet provided comment on this discussion paper, and will be doing so over the coming weeks.”
WALGA president Lynne Craigie said the paper and future report would address “emerging changes” in the market and whether members consider advocacy or policy improvements were needed.
“Currently councils draw upon guidelines by the Department of Planning on holiday homes specific to short-stay use of residential dwellings and many have amended their schemes or local planning policies as a result,” she said.