Everyone in our community deserves to move in a way that feels good for them, but we know that for many women and girls, finding the time and space to get active can feel hard – particularly when you’re juggling other priorities like school, work and family commitments. That’s why we're focusing on women and girls between Monday, May 26 and Wednesday, July 16.
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Our public health team works to prevent overcrowding in prescribed accommodation, ensure reasonable standards of hygiene, sanitation and maintenance, and reduce the risk of spreading communicable diseases. We regularly inspect prescribed accommodation across the shire to ensure compliance with current regulations.
If your business operates any of the following types of accommodation, it must be registered with council:
You do not require registration if your business operates any of the following:
Health regulations focus on requirements including:
Registration requirements
Some important points to note regarding your registration:
For more requirement details, please see attached the Prescribed Accommodation Requirements Factsheet(PDF, 242KB)
If you prepare food at your accommodation business, you may also require registration under the Food Act 1984. Planning approval to conduct the business may also be necessary in some circumstances.
If you need assistance with starting, running or growing your business, please visit our Business Enabling webpage.
If you are ready to apply for a new permit, please visit The Process for Obtaining a New Permit to start your business application process.
Buildings and residences are given classes according to their use. In order for a building owner to change a single-family residence (Class 1a) to a share house (Class 1b) where four or more unrelated people may be residing, council involvement is required.
Consumer Affairs Victoria can provide information and advice regarding tenancy issues and disputes, including bond lodgements, notice periods, rent increases, goods left behind and more. Please call 1300 558 181 or email consumer@justice.vic.gov.au
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