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Mexico City short-term rental rules (2026)

Mexico City (CDMX) · Mexico
Active
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.

['Host sector questions contradictions between local and federal rules', 'Regulatory uncertainty is discouraging tourism investment', 'Hosts seek clarification and harmonization with federal tourism policy', 'Issue…

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

Licence
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Night cap
182 days a year

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15 rules on record for Mexico City, 1 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: estanciaeventual.cdmx.gob.mx (official), checked 28 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Mexico City?

Yes. ['Host sector questions contradictions between local and federal rules', 'Regulatory uncertainty is discouraging tourism investment', 'Hosts seek clarification and harmonization with federal tourism policy', 'Issue…

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

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Mexico City?

Yes: 182 days a year.

When were the Mexico City rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Mexico City on 28 Oct 2026.

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