Wodonga Council
New accommodation premises

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How to become a registered prescribed accommodation premises

All prescribed accommodation premises operating in Wodonga must be registered with council’s Environmental Health team.

All prescribed accommodation premises are required to comply with the requirements of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and the Public Health and Wellbeing (Prescribed Accommodation) Regulations 2020 (Vic).

The proprietor of a rooming house is also required to meet Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) requirements. Further guidance on rooming houses can be found on the CAV website.

Cost
Council’s fees and charges are updated on July 1 each year. You can view our current fees and charges here.

Processing time
Please allow two weeks (10 business days) from the time we receive your completed application to the time that a pre-opening inspection is organised.

 

To register your prescribed accommodation business, you will need to complete the following:

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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.

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