Hosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation (formerly Bed and Breakfast)

Do I need a food business registration/notification? 

Food business registration/notification is required for businesses that provide food for guests.

1. If you intend to provide cooked meals for your guests a food business registration is required.  
2. If you intend to provide pre-packaged food only, a food business notification is required.

What do I need to consider?

• Legislation The Food Act 2008, Food Act Regulations 2009 and the Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code must be complied with.
• Planning Requirements A development approval is required - see information in development approval section above.
• Type of Food Will you be cooking food to serve to guests or providing pre-packaged food?  
• Health Requirements     
  • You must have appropriate Food Safety skills and knowledge – the City recommends as a minimum Food Safe training, available for free at this link.
  • The suitability of your home kitchen, storage and transportation - the standard of the kitchen must reflect the risk category of the food being prepared.
  • The requirement for annual inspections of your home kitchen, storage and transportation.

Please refer to the Information Sheet provided below for more details. 

Food Business (Residential) Information Sheet

What form do I need?

To apply for a Food Business Registration or Notification please refer to the form below.

Application for Food Act 2008 Notification/ Registration

What will it cost?

• Application for Notification   $74 
• Application for Registration   $142.00 - $262.00 
• Service Fee (pro rata)   $111.00 - 482.00 

How can I submit my application?

Email   city@busselton.wa.gov.au

In Person   City of Busselton Administration Building, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton WA 6280

By Post   City of Busselton Locked bag 1, Busselton WA 6280

Who can I contact if I need more information?

Environmental Health Services

Phone   08 9781 0444

Email   city@busselton.wa.gov.au