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Brighton & Hove short-term rental rules (2026)

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Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

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

No local licence or cap today; the council has registered interest in piloting the national register and is reviewing short lets in its City Plan; second homes pay double council tax.

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
Night cap
None

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The full Brighton & Hove rules

17 rules on record for Brighton & Hove. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk (official), checked 20 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Brighton & Hove?

Yes. No local licence or cap today; the council has registered interest in piloting the national register and is reviewing short lets in its City Plan; second homes pay double council tax.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Brighton & Hove?

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

Is there a limit on rental nights in Brighton & Hove?

No night cap is on record.

When were the Brighton & Hove rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Brighton & Hove on 20 Oct 2026.

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