You Only Have 10 Days to Renew Your Local Accommodation Licence

If you own a local lodging establishment, it is mandatory to renew your licence by the 7th of December of the current year to maintain your registration. Failure to renew your licence by the deadline will result in the loss of your licence and the inability to operate the short-term rental business.

Cancellation of your local lodging licence will be carried out by the respective town hall or local authority. This requirement is established under the Portuguese Law nº 56/2023, Section Two, Article 21º, Items 1 and 2.

The law also mandates that holders of local accommodation registries must provide proof of their short-term rental business by submitting relevant documentation to the respective authority. This measure is part of the Mais Habitação package and has been in effect since 7th October 2023.

This package was created to address the housing crisis in Portugal by discouraging short-term rentals and promoting long-term housing rentals.

It is imperative to take the necessary actions to maintain your local accommodation licence and business. Please note that this action is mandatory by law, and if you have not yet renewed your lodging licence, you have only 10 days left to do so before the deadline on 7th December 2023.

If you need assistance with updating your local accommodation licence or have any related issues, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be delighted to help you.