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Cambodia 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 Cambodia. Select a location below for current permit requirements, tax obligations, and compliance details.

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Cambodia Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Cambodia encompasses 2 tracked jurisdictions: 1 with restrictions. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.

Approximately 50% of tracked jurisdictions in Cambodia require some form of permit, license, or registration for short-term rental operations. Requirements range from simple online registration to comprehensive permit applications with inspections.

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 Cambodia 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.

Siem ReapSiem Reap Province
Short-term tourist accommodations must register for a tourism license with the provincial department of the Ministry of Tourism.
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Phnom PenhPhnom Penh
Cambodia has no dedicated national short-term rental regulatory framework as of July 2026. The market is characterised as low-regulation with minimal registrati…
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