Wodonga Council — New accommodation premises

How to become a registered prescribed accommodation premises

If you would like to operate a prescribed accommodation premises in Wodonga, you must register with the council’s Environmental Health team.

Prescribed Accommodation is regulated under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and the Victorian government has developed a set of standards and requirements that proprietors of prescribed accommodation must comply with. This is known as the Public Health and Wellbeing (Prescribed Accommodation) Regulations 2020 (Vic).

Copies of the Act and the Regulations can be found at legislation.vic.gov.au.

Check if you need a Planning Permit and/or Building Permit, or contact the council on (02) 6022 9300 or email info@wodonga.vic.gov.au.

For Building Permits, please visit Wodonga Council - Do I need a building permit?.

For Planning Permits, it is recommended to speak with the Planning Team before lodging a permit application. For more information visit Wodonga Council - Planning forms and checklists.

You are required to submit plans of the premise to be approved against the requirements of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 and subsequent regulations with the relevant fee.

Submit your completed application to register a prescribed accommodation premises form via email at info@wodonga.vic.gov.au, or in person at 104 Hovell St, Wodonga or via post at PO Box 923, Wodonga.

Ensure you have attached a floor plan of the premises you intend to register with your application.

Once your application is received, an invoice for applicable fees will be emailed with details on how to pay the invoice.

Once your payment is received, the application will be forwarded to an Environmental Health Officer to assess the application.

Note: The premises cannot be used for prescribed accommodation until an Environmental Health Officer has assessed, inspected and approved your premises registration.

Once your application is received by the council, you should allow up to 2 weeks (10 business days) before your registration is completed.

Once your registration has been approved, you can commence trade and a certificate of registration will be emailed to your nominated email address.

Downloads

Cost

The council's fees and charges are updated as of July 1. View the current fees and charges here.

Publications

Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) have two comprehensive publications that can be obtained by contacting them directly on 1300 558 181. These include:

Rooming Houses: A Guide For Residents Owners and Manager; and
Rooming Houses: An Operators' Guide.

Visit business.vic.gov.au for in-depth information on how to start a new business/obtain correct registrations.

If you need help with your application or have any questions, please contact the council’s Environmental Health Team on (02) 6022 9300.