Hosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation (formerly Bed and Breakfast)

As part of the changes to the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations in November 2024, Bed and Breakfast are now referred to as Hosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) and are exempt from the requirement to obtain development (planning) approval.

Registration is now required with the WA government, please see the following link for information, requirements and how to register: Short-Term Rental Accommodation Register

Hosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation Registration 

Do I need a food business registration/notification? 

Food business registration/notification is required for businesses that provide food for guests.

  1. If you intend to provide cooked meals for your guests a food business registration is required.  
  2. If you intend to provide pre-packaged food only, a food business notification is required.

    What do I need to consider?

    • Have you registered with Short-Term Rental Accommodation Register
    • Planning Requirements Exempt from the requirement to obtain development (planning) approval.
    • Legislation The Food Act 2008, Food Act Regulations 2009 and the Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code must be complied with.
    • Type of Food Will you be cooking food to serve to guests or providing pre-packaged food?  
    • Health Requirements     
      • You must have appropriate Food Safety skills and knowledge – as a minimum Food Safe training is available for free FoodSafe (use voucher code FSBUSSE314). 
      • The suitability of your home kitchen, storage and transportation - the standard of the kitchen must reflect the risk category of the food being prepared.
      • The requirement for inspections of your home kitchen, storage and transportation at a frequency determined by the food business risk classification.

    Please refer to the Information Sheet provided below for more details. 

    Food Business (Residential) Information Sheet

    What form do I need?

    To apply for a Food Business Registration or Notification please refer to the form below.

    Application for Food Act 2008 Notification/ Registration

    What will it cost?

    • Application for Notification   $85 
    • Application for Registration   $146.00 - $271.00 
    • Service Fee (pro rata)   $114.00 - $498.00 

    How can I submit my application?

    Email   city@busselton.wa.gov.au

    In Person   City of Busselton Administration Building, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton WA 6280

    By Post   City of Busselton Locked bag 1, Busselton WA 6280

    Who can I contact if I need more information?

    Environmental Health Services

    Phone   08 9781 0444

    Email   city@busselton.wa.gov.au

    Other Important Links 

    Local Planning Scheme No. 21

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