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.
Uruguay at a glance
- Places tracked
- 3 places: 3 active
- Licence or registration
- Required in 0 of 2 places
- Tax on stays
- Applies in all 2 places
- National law
- Renting a home to tourists is legal in Uruguay with no licence, cap or minimum stay. National rules ›
Uruguay short-term rental questions
Are short-term rentals legal in Uruguay?
In all 3 places we track in Uruguay, short-term rentals are allowed.
Do I need a licence for a short-term rental in Uruguay?
0 of 2 places we track in Uruguay require a licence, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.
Is there a national short-term rental law in Uruguay?
Renting a home to tourists is legal in Uruguay with no licence, cap or minimum stay.
Uruguay Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview
The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Uruguay encompasses 3 tracked jurisdictions: 3 with active regulations. 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 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.