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Guatemala City short-term rental rules (2026)

Guatemala · Guatemala
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Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

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

In April 2024 SAT reported, using data from Airbnb's Irish entity, about 2,600 hosts with 7,242 properties (mainly in Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Sololá, Escuintla and Santa Rosa departments) who were not registered or did…

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

Licence
None
but hosts must register (for tax)
Primary residence
Not required

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On the horizon

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

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The full Guatemala City rules

14 rules on record for Guatemala City. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: registro.inguat.gob.gt (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Guatemala City?

Yes. In April 2024 SAT reported, using data from Airbnb's Irish entity, about 2,600 hosts with 7,242 properties (mainly in Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Sololá, Escuintla and Santa Rosa departments) who were not registered or did…

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

No short-term rental licence is needed, but hosts must register, for the local tax, before they start. The full rules say how.

When were the Guatemala City rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Guatemala City on 6 Nov 2026.

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