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Mexico Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026

LawfulStay tracks short-term rental (STR / Airbnb / Vrbo / holiday let / vacation rental) regulations for 11 cities and regions in Mexico. Select a location below for current permit requirements, tax obligations, and compliance details.

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Mexico Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Mexico encompasses 11 tracked jurisdictions: 10 with active regulations, 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 100% of tracked jurisdictions in Mexico 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 11 of 11 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 Mexico 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.

Mexico CityMexico City (CDMX)
Registration valid 2 years, renew 30 days before expiry; implementation delayed by litigation
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Cabo San LucasBaja California Sur
Provide RFC to Airbnb to obtain lowest withholding; file monthly VAT and monthly/annual ISR; issue facturas; comply with HOA policies. Enforcement has focused m…
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CancunQuintana Roo
The Quintana Roo Tourism Law was significantly reformed and published in August 2025, effective immediately. Key compliance steps: (1) Register on RETUR-Q via S…
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Cancún / Riviera MayaQuintana Roo
Revamped Tourism Law effective August 2025; municipalities empowered to regulate
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GuadalajaraJalisco State
No mandatory city STR license currently. Jalisco legislature has pending bill for 180-night/year cap and 5-year moratorium on STRs in new construction. Airbnb a…
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Nationwide
Federal Tourism Law and Federal Consumer Protection Law apply nationally
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Oaxaca CityOaxaca State
State created new Host Registry (Padrón de Anfitriones) and Platform Registry (Padrón de Plataformas Digitales) in 2025. Growing concern about gentrification in…
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Playa del CarmenQuintana Roo
Riviera Maya's main hub. Airbnb collects and remits taxes under Mexico's 2020 RESICO digital platform reform. SAT and Quintana Roo state registration required f…
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Puerto VallartaJalisco
Provide RFC to Airbnb for lowest withholding; declare income to SAT; issue facturas. New municipal scheme would require city registration and annual license fee…
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San Miguel de AllendeGuanajuato State
Annual municipal permit required with high cost (MXN 20-45K/yr). Liability insurance mandatory. Hotel associations actively pushing for enforcement. Professiona…
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TulumQuintana Roo
Comply with Civil Protection safety standards; declare full income to SAT and pay ISR; display registration on listings. Treated as commercial activity under Me…
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