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Shenzhen short-term rental rules (2026)

Guangdong · China
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Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

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

Shenzhen has its own rule for flats let by the hour or day: Government Order No. 325 (in force 1 January 2020) asks the host to name a reporting person and send guest data to the police at once.

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

Licence
Not required
Primary residence
Not required

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17 rules on record for Shenzhen, 9 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: sz.gov.cn (official), checked 31 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Shenzhen?

Yes. Shenzhen has its own rule for flats let by the hour or day: Government Order No. 325 (in force 1 January 2020) asks the host to name a reporting person and send guest data to the police at once.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Shenzhen?

No short-term rental licence is required on our records.

When were the Shenzhen rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Shenzhen on 31 Oct 2026.

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