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Delhi short-term rental rules (2026)

Delhi (NCT) · India
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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.

Delhi has no compulsory home-stay licence right now: the old B&B registration was voluntary and is frozen.

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

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On the horizon

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

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The full Delhi rules

17 rules on record for Delhi, 10 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: delhitourism.gov.in (official), checked 5 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Delhi?

Yes. Delhi has no compulsory home-stay licence right now: the old B&B registration was voluntary and is frozen.

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

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

When were the Delhi rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Delhi on 5 Nov 2026.

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