Market overview
Allowed, with material limits.
Banned in residential-titled blocks + JMB building bylaws approval required.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Yes, with material limits. Banned in residential-titled blocks + JMB building bylaws approval required.
Yes, a licence or registration is required.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Kota Kinabalu on 6 Nov 2026.
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