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Spanish Wells short-term rental rules (2026)

Bahamas
Active
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

Town Planning Committee reviews zoning/permits for STR use.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

Tax on stays
10%
total, on our records
Primary residence
Not required

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Source: inlandrevenue.finance.gov.bs (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Spanish Wells?

Yes. Town Planning Committee reviews zoning/permits for STR use.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Spanish Wells?

10% in total on stays, on our records.

When were the Spanish Wells rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Spanish Wells on 6 Nov 2026.

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