The permit law that was going to start on 1 July 2026 is not proceeding. No permit, no ban, no deadline. But zoning is still what any future version of that law would key off — and it still shapes what you can do with your property. Enter your address and we'll check BCC's official zoning data.
The permit law is not proceeding. On 12 May 2026 Brisbane City Council confirmed the Proposed Short Stay Accommodation Local Law 2025 will not go ahead at this time. There is no permit requirement, no night cap and no 1 July deadline. Council's wording was "not proceeding at this time", so the framework could return.
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This is general information only, not legal advice. Zoning data is sourced from Brisbane City Plan 2014 Open Data. Verify your specific requirements with Brisbane City Council and consult a qualified town planner for your situation.
Brisbane City Plan 2014 divides every property into a zone. No zone is banned from short-term letting today. What follows is how exposed each zone would be if Council revived a permit law of the shape it drafted in 2025 — because zone is the variable that draft keyed off.
| Zone | Code | Risk if revived | What that means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Density Residential | LDR | Higher | Suburban houses were the drafted law's main target. You can operate freely today. If it returns in the same shape, this is the zone most likely to be restricted — worth knowing before you invest further in the property. |
| Low-Medium Density Residential | LMDR | Higher | Treated much like LDR in the draft. No restriction applies now. Keep an eye on Council's position at each rates cycle. |
| Medium Density Residential | MDR | Moderate | Would likely have been permit-eligible with conditions rather than banned. Body corporate by-laws are the more immediate constraint here. |
| High Density Residential | HDR | Lower | Well positioned under any revived law. Your real constraint is your body corporate — many Brisbane by-laws restrict short-stay use regardless of what Council does. |
| Mixed Use / Centre | MU / CR | Lower | Short-stay accommodation is an expected use in these zones. Little exposure under a revived law. |
| Tourist Activity Centre | TAC | Lower | Designed for tourism accommodation. The strongest position of any zone. |