GCCC is required to monitor the standard of operations in accommodation premises to ensure the health and safety of occupants.  This is achieved by regulating particular types of accommodation premises.  (refer Local Law 16)WHO NEEDS APPROVAL?
The applicant for an approval must be a legal entity (eg person(s) or Company)
Note: a business name or shop name is not a legal entity and cannot be the licence holder.

The following types of accommodation require approval/licence from Council;

 - All accommodation facilities provided for payment.  This includes Motels, Hotels, Flats, Group & Strata Title Units, Boarding Houses, Hostels and Dwelling Houses

WHO DOES NOT NEED APPROVAL?
This local law 16 does not apply to accommodation requiring registration under the Residential Services (Accreditation) Act 2002 (Boarding Houses & Supported Accommodation).

The following types of accommodation do not require approval from Council;

 - Provision of accommodation for immediate family members in exchange for board payment
 - Accommodation Premises where professional health, welfare care, or education is provided or where community organisations provide sports training or recreation facilities
IE: hospitals, nursing homes, retirement homes, boarding schools, universities, clubs
 - Home Stay accommodation at premises used as a residential dwelling which is occupied and continues to be occupied as the principal place of residence of at least one person and in which that person provides accommodation for up to four guests
 - Accommodation at premises whether in cabins, caravans or mobile homes in Local Government approved parks and camping grounds
 - Employer provided accommodation

HOW TO APPLY
Complete the DAta Collection Form Below and submit form in person at Council offices or by mail.

Council contact details & office locations

- No Fees are required for licensing or processing
- You are not issued a physical Licence or a Licence Number
NOTE: IF YOU WERE PREVIOUSLY UNAWARE OF THESE REQUIREMENTS WHEN YOU COMPLETE FORM PUT CURRENT DATE ON DOCUMENT AS BEGINNING OF RENTALS

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