Market overview
Allowed, with material limits.
Short-term rentals are legal on Penang Island with an MBPP licence in general residential and business zones, but banned in all strata residential properties and in listed neighbourhoods.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Source: mbpp.gov.my (official), checked 22 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes, with material limits. Short-term rentals are legal on Penang Island with an MBPP licence in general residential and business zones, but banned in all strata residential properties and in listed neighbourhoods.
Yes, a licence or registration is required.
No night cap is on record.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Penang Island on 22 Oct 2026.
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