Arraial do Cabo Airbnb & STR Rules 2026 — National Rules Apply (Updated October 2026)

WIDER RULES APPLYActive under the Brazil rules

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

On the horizon

Proposals and rules that are not in force yet. They don’t change Arraial do Cabo’s status above until they take effect.

Adopted, starts January 1, 2027 From 2027, landlords who are IBS/CBS taxpayers start paying the new consumption taxes, and stays of up to 90 days are taxed like hotel services
Under review: not yet decided A binding STJ ruling will decide whether a residential condominium's bylaws alone can bar platform short stays, or an express ban is needed

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Yes. National rules apply.

No short-term rental licence is required on our records.

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