‹ Belize

San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) short-term rental rules (2026)

Belize District · Belize
Conditional
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

CONDITIONALStays under 30 days

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.

Vacation rentals in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye need a Belize Tourism Board licence before they are advertised, and the licence is approved only after document vetting and an inspection.

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

Licence
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
9%
total, on our records
Night cap
None

Work for San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)? Claim this page to confirm or correct the rules.

NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Not yet researched for this place.

Ask us to research longer stays here →

Browse all 4 STR regulations in Belize →

The full San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) rules

17 rules on record for San Pedro (Ambergris Caye). Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

Free account includes full rules for one place, with change alerts. Full report $39 · See a sample. For a lender or insurer: rules summary for one address, $29, free with the report. Already have an account? Sign in.

Source: belizetourismboard.org (official), checked 25 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Vacation rentals in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye need a Belize Tourism Board licence before they are advertised, and the licence is approved only after document vetting and an inspection.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)?

9% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)?

No night cap is on record.

When were the San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) on 25 Oct 2026.

Search 5,120+ places

LawfulStay tracks short-term rental rules for 5,120+ places, with every rule traced to its official source.

Search the database →