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Dublin short-term rental rules (2026)

Leinster · Ireland
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Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 15 nights

Allowed, with material limits.

Two layers.

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 15 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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Guest registration

In Ireland, whether hosts must record or report guests depends on the region, the city or the type of host.

Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.

The full Dublin rules

17 rules on record for Dublin, 4 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: failteireland.ie (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Dublin?

Yes, with material limits. Two layers.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Dublin?

Yes: 90 days a year.

Can I rent for longer stays in Dublin?

Stays of 15 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Do hosts in Dublin have to register their guests?

In Ireland, whether hosts must record or report guests depends on the region, the city or the type of host.

When were the Dublin rules last checked?

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

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