Jordan Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026

LawfulStay tracks short-term rental (STR / Airbnb / Vrbo / holiday let / vacation rental) regulations for 3 cities and regions in Jordan. Select a location below for current permit requirements, tax obligations, and compliance details.

2 Active 1 Conditional

Jordan at a glance

Places tracked
3 places: 2 active, 1 conditional
Licence or registration
Required in 1 of 2 places
Tax on stays
Applies in all 2 places
National law
Jordan licenses tourist accommodation nationally through the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. National rules ›

Jordan short-term rental questions

Are short-term rentals legal in Jordan?

In all 3 places we track in Jordan, short-term rentals are allowed, 1 of them with permit conditions or limits.

Do I need a licence for a short-term rental in Jordan?

1 of 2 places we track in Jordan require a licence, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.

Is there a national short-term rental law in Jordan?

Jordan licenses tourist accommodation nationally through the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Jordan Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Jordan encompasses 3 tracked jurisdictions: 2 with active regulations, 1 where rentals are allowed with conditions. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.

2 of 3 tracked jurisdictions in Jordan 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 3 of 3 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 Jordan 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.

Jordan (nationwide)
Jordan licenses tourist accommodation nationally through the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Conditional
AmmanAmman Governorate
No distinct STR ordinance beyond general municipal/national requirements; hosts advised to verify with local municipality
Active
AqabaAqaba Governorate
Distinct from national baseline because the Aqaba Special Economic Zone has its own property and letting regime
Active