Market overview
Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.
Addis Ababa added a 5% municipal lodging tax in mid-2026 (Regulation No. 204/2026).
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Source: capitalethiopia.com, checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes. Addis Ababa added a 5% municipal lodging tax in mid-2026 (Regulation No. 204/2026).
No short-term rental licence is needed, but hosts must register, for the local tax, before they start. The full rules say how.
5% in total on stays, on our records.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Addis Ababa on 6 Nov 2026.
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