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Uruguay 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 Uruguay. Select a location below for current permit requirements, tax obligations, and compliance details.

2 Active 1 Pending

Uruguay Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Uruguay encompasses 3 tracked jurisdictions: 2 with active regulations, 1 with pending legislation. 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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay 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.

Montevideo
Law 20.352 was enacted 19 September 2024 and published 27 September 2024. The implementing decree was delayed past its original end-2025 target and again past a…
Active
Punta del EsteMaldonado
Very low compliance observed — roughly 1% of properties hold official licenses; condo/gated-community rules may restrict STR
Active
Nationwide
Each property requires individual registration once Mintur system fully operational; framework applies to individuals and entities
Pending