Share your thoughts on short-term rental accommodation

Tweed Shire Council is encouraging residents to share their views on the impact of short-term rental accommodation (STRA) on housing supply in the Tweed Shire.

The NSW Government is seeking feedback on the planning policy and regulatory framework for short-term rental accommodation and on options to encourage the supply of long-term rental accommodation.

The Discussion Paper is seen as an important step to address the housing crisis in NSW.

Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry welcomed the release of the NSW Government’s discussion paper on this issue and urged residents to have their say before 14 March 2024.

“There is no doubt housing supply and the lack of affordable housing is among the most pressing issues facing us here in the Tweed Shire,” Cr Cherry said.

“In communities like the Tweed, where tourism is an important economic driver, the rise of short-term holiday letting through booking agencies such as AirBnB and Stayz, has signifcantly impacted our permanent rental supply.

“Any move to investigate policy welcome.”

Cr Cherry encouraged everyone take a look at the discussion paper changes to help unlock housing supply and improve housing affordability is and participate in the questionnaire.

“Your feedback will help ensure the NSW

Government strikes the right balance between the benefts of short-term rental accommodation, including to the tourism economy, and encouraging more supply of long-term rental accommodation in NSW,” she said.

Short-term rental accommodation occurs in legally approved residential premises, not traditional tourist and visitor accommodation such as motels and hotels.

The discussion paper starts a public consultation process where residents can have their say and provide feedback on:

• the adequacy of the current planning and regulatory framework for short-term rental accommodation in NSW

• potential policy options, including revenue measures, to incentivise property investors to make properties available for long-term rental accommodation (LTRA).

For more information and links to the discussion paper and a questionnaire visit yoursaytweed.com.au/ shorttermrental.

Have your say by Thursday 14 March 2024.