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Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.
Dual registration required: (1) Registro Turístico from Ministerio de Turismo (MINTUR), (2) LUAE (Licencia Única de Actividades Económicas) from Quito municipality.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Source: turismo.quito.gob.ec (official), checked 4 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Dual registration required: (1) Registro Turístico from Ministerio de Turismo (MINTUR), (2) LUAE (Licencia Única de Actividades Económicas) from Quito municipality.
Yes, a licence or registration is required.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Quito on 4 Nov 2026.
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