Short stay levy

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Levy may apply to short-stay bookings in Victoria.

Understanding the short stay levy
Register for the short stay levy
Short stay levy – frequently asked questions
Complete a declaration that premises are not short stay accommodation
Lodge a short stay levy return
Pay the short stay levy

What is the short stay levy?

The short stay levy is charged on the total booking fee for a stay in short-stay accommodation in Victoria. The levy is collected by booking platforms or hosts. Revenue raised by the levy funds social and affordable housing, with 25% invested in regional Victoria.

Last modified: 27 November 2025