“This is why we will soon be asking people to self-identify or inform us of properties they believe are being used for this purpose,” they said in a statement.

“Properties with planning approval in place will still be required to pay the new transitory accommodation rate if they meet the criteria.”

The spokesperson said a “range of actions” could be taken if properties were used for unapproved purposes.

“We expect several thousand Brisbane properties will eventually be required to pay the new rating category for short-term accommodation.”

The new rate category — effective since July 1 — applies to properties offered,available or used by paying guests for more than 60 days a year.

The council is yet to start asking residents to come forward or inform on others,or use online tools itself to discover those properties liable for the category,which would add about $600 annually to the city’s minimum rate category.

Labor’s council opposition and groups including the Queensland Council of Social Services havequestioned the impact of the move,with the Greens calling for bans on Airbnb-style rentals in some areas.

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