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Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.
Short-term rentals are legal in São Paulo and there is no municipal licence, night cap or primary-residence rule.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Source: prefeitura.sp.gov.br (official), checked 25 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes. Short-term rentals are legal in São Paulo and there is no municipal licence, night cap or primary-residence rule.
No short-term rental licence is needed, but hosts must register, for the local tax, before they start. The full rules say how.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Sao Paulo on 25 Oct 2026.
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