Singapore 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 Singapore. Select a location below for current permit requirements, tax obligations, and compliance details.
Singapore at a glance
- Places tracked
- 2 places: 2 banned
- Licence or registration
- Required in 0 of 1 places
- Tax on stays
- Applies in 1 of 1 places
- National law
- Short-term rental of homes is effectively banned in Singapore. National rules ›
Singapore short-term rental questions
Are short-term rentals legal in Singapore?
In 0 of the 2 places we track in Singapore, short-term rentals are allowed. They are banned in HDB Public Housing.
Do I need a licence for a short-term rental in Singapore?
0 of 1 places we track in Singapore require a licence, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.
Is there a national short-term rental law in Singapore?
Short-term rental of homes is effectively banned in Singapore.
Which places in Singapore have the strictest rules?
On our records: HDB Public Housing.
Singapore Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview
The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Singapore encompasses 2 tracked jurisdictions: 2 where STRs are banned. 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 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.
Notable jurisdictions where short-term rentals are currently banned or heavily restricted include Singapore (nationwide), HDB Public Housing. Hosts should check these listings for details on specific prohibitions and any exceptions that may apply.
LawfulStay monitors Singapore 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.