Peru Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026
LawfulStay tracks short-term rental (STR / Airbnb / Vrbo / holiday let / vacation rental) regulations for 5 cities and regions in Peru. Select a location below for current permit requirements, tax obligations, and compliance details.
Peru at a glance
- Places tracked
- 5 places: 3 active, 1 conditional, 1 restricted
- Licence or registration
- Required in 3 of 4 places
- Tax on stays
- Applies in 3 of 4 places
- National law
- Nationwide: foreign-guest registration with Migraciones (since 10 Dec 2024) and declaring rental income to SUNAT. National rules ›
Peru short-term rental questions
Are short-term rentals legal in Peru?
In all 5 places we track in Peru, short-term rentals are allowed, 2 of them with permit conditions or limits.
Do I need a licence for a short-term rental in Peru?
3 of 4 places we track in Peru require a licence, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.
Is there a national short-term rental law in Peru?
Nationwide: foreign-guest registration with Migraciones (since 10 Dec 2024) and declaring rental income to SUNAT.
Which places in Peru have the strictest rules?
On our records: Miraflores.
Peru Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview
The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Peru encompasses 5 tracked jurisdictions: 3 with active regulations, 1 where rentals are allowed with conditions, 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.
3 of 5 tracked jurisdictions in Peru 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 5 of 5 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 Peru 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.