Portugal Business News – There are new Airbnb rules in Portugal in 2025 and all the new Airbnb changes in Portugal:
1 - The main change to Airbnb rules in Portugal is the fact that the provision that stopped new Airbnb licenses was revoked on October 23rd, 2024, under Decree-Law no 76/2024, that introduces significant changes in the legal regime for the operation of Local Accommodation (AL) establishments.
2 – Portugal’s former Airbnb (AL) law was repealed, and Portugal revoked the provision that prevented new requests for Airbnb (AL) licenses, as well as the deadline for the renewal of Airbnb (AL) registrations and for the review and expiration of licenses in case of inactivity. However, Portugal still has containment areas in the national territory.
3 - Applications for an Airbnb (AL - Alojamento Local) license in Portugal continue to be made through the previous communication form, however, the opposition period that was 10 days becomes 60 days (and 90 in the case of an AL license in containment areas).
4 – Portugal’s new AL regime for Airbnb licenses gives greater autonomy to municipalities.
5 - Although condominiums retain the right to oppose an AL license for operating an Airbnb in Portugal, the new law requires that such opposition be substantiated and approved by more than half of the building’s users. The refusal must be based on repeated behaviors that are proven to disturb the normal use of the property or that cause discomfort to residents. But even in these cases, the final decision will always be up to the City Hall.
6 – Portugal’s new Airbnb (AL) rules maintain the limit of nine bedrooms and adjusts the maximum number of users from 30 to 27 guests per property. Additionally, it is now possible to install convertible or supplementary beds in all properties, provided they do not exceed 50% of the number of fixed beds available.
7 - Municipalities can now appoint a Local Accommodation Ombudsman, who will have the function of managing conflicts between residents, Airbnb (AL) operators and third parties. The Ombudsman may issue recommendations for the harmonious functioning of Airbnb (AL) establishments.
8 – Portugal’s new Airbnb (AL) law specifies the conditions for the cancellation of licenses, detailing requirements such as the absence of valid insurance or repeated acts causing disturbance.
9 – Portugal’s new Airbnb (AL) rules in Decree-Law no 76/2024 will enter into force 90 days after its publication, that is, in January 2025.