Antigua and Barbuda Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026

LawfulStay tracks short-term rental (STR / Airbnb / Vrbo / holiday let / vacation rental) regulations for 2 cities and regions in Antigua and Barbuda. Select a location below for current permit requirements, tax obligations, and compliance details.

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Antigua and Barbuda at a glance

Places tracked
2 places: 2 active
Licence or registration
Required in 0 of 2 places
Tax on stays
Applies in all 2 places
National law
No national short-term rental law on record; rules are set locally.

Antigua and Barbuda short-term rental questions

Are short-term rentals legal in Antigua and Barbuda?

In all 2 places we track in Antigua and Barbuda, short-term rentals are allowed.

Do I need a licence for a short-term rental in Antigua and Barbuda?

0 of 2 places we track in Antigua and Barbuda require a licence, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.

Is there a national short-term rental law in Antigua and Barbuda?

We have no national short-term rental law on record for Antigua and Barbuda. Regions and cities set their own rules.

Antigua and Barbuda Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Antigua and Barbuda encompasses 2 tracked jurisdictions: 2 with active regulations. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.

Tax obligations apply in 2 of 2 jurisdictions. Common taxes include occupancy taxes, tourist levies, and sales taxes. Many jurisdictions require hosts to register for tax collection, and some platforms like Airbnb collect and remit taxes automatically in select locations.

LawfulStay monitors Antigua and Barbuda STR regulations daily and updates this page as rules change. Each city page includes detailed permit requirements, fee schedules, tax rates, zoning rules, and penalty information sourced from official government websites.

Antigua and BarbudaN/A
Register for ABST with the Inland Revenue Department before you rent to tourists; it is required for any stay of up to 45 days
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Saint John’sSaint John Parish
Antigua and Barbuda rules apply: Saint John’s is part of Antigua and Barbuda
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