Proposed short-term accommodation policy by City of Vincent leaving residents and church scared for future

City of Vincent residents and a church have raised concerns about a proposed policy for unhosted short-term accommodation.

Under the draft policy, unhosted accommodations, such as an Airbnb, will be able to be used for only 90 days over a 12-month period.

Anyone who wants to operate for more than 90 days will need to seek development approval from the council.

A public consultation period for the policy closed on June 23.

Multiple residents and a church leader raised their concerns with it at the city’s June 17 council meeting.

Greek Orthodox Church of WA president Gabriel Kafetzis said the policy would have devasting effects on the church.

Representing a long-standing not-for-profit institution located in West Perth, he argued the proposed restrictions would hinder the church’s abil