Under Mackay Regional Council Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2011,
“The establishment or occupation of a temporary home means the erection, construction, installation, positioning or placement of a structure used or intended for temporary use as a place of residence but does not include –
- A structure for erection which is constituted as development under the Planning Act; or
- The establishment or the occupation of a temporary home on or in a camping ground or caravan park”
Council’s local laws ensure that temporary homes that are being used as a place of residence, even for a short period of time, are of a standard that ensures the health and safety for the occupier of the temporary home and neighbouring public.
A temporary home is not to be occupied as a place of residence permanently or for an indefinite period.
How to Apply
Complete the application form below in the event that a person wishes to reside in a temporary home for a specified period of time. The application form must be submitted with the relevant attachments and fee to council prior to erection of the structure.
A Temporary Homes Permit will not be approved for periods longer than 18 months and if the purpose for the temporary structure is:
- To erect, or convert an existing structure into a permanent residence; or
- To carry out building work on a permanent residence that will make the residence temporarily unfit for occupation as a place of residence.
Temporary Home Permit Application form(PDF, 142KB)
For further information, contact council to speak with an Environmental Health Officer on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email council@mackay.qld.gov.au