Dominican Republic Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026
LawfulStay tracks short-term rental (STR / Airbnb / Vrbo / holiday let / vacation rental) regulations for 23 cities and regions in Dominican Republic. Select a location below for current permit requirements, tax obligations, and compliance details.
Dominican Republic at a glance
- Places tracked
- 23 places: 23 active
- Licence or registration
- Required in 0 of 22 places
- Tax on stays
- Applies in all 22 places
- National law
- Short-term rentals are legal and there is no national registration, licence or night cap in force. National rules ›
Dominican Republic short-term rental questions
Are short-term rentals legal in Dominican Republic?
In all 23 places we track in Dominican Republic, short-term rentals are allowed.
Do I need a licence for a short-term rental in Dominican Republic?
0 of 22 places we track in Dominican Republic require a licence, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.
Is there a national short-term rental law in Dominican Republic?
Short-term rentals are legal and there is no national registration, licence or night cap in force.
Regions in Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview
The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Dominican Republic encompasses 23 tracked jurisdictions: 23 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 23 of 23 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 Dominican Republic 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.