Santo Domingo Oeste STR Rules 2026

WIDER RULES APPLYActive under the Dominican Republic rules

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

On the horizon

Proposals and rules that are not in force yet. They don’t change Santo Domingo Oeste’s status above until they take effect.

Proposed: not yet law MITUR draft resolutions creating the RENATUR national registry for short-stay lodging
Proposed: not yet law Bill by Deputy Rafael Pérez (Pedernales) requiring MITUR registration of short-term rentals sold through platforms, proof of ownership or right of use, DGII…
Proposed: not yet law DGII is designing a mechanism to collect ITBIS of up to 18% through digital lodging platforms such as Airbnb and Booking, to be discussed with the sector

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Source: dgii.gov.do (official), checked 2026-11-04. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Yes. National rules apply.

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

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