Market overview
Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.
Nationwide: federal VAT and income-tax withholding by platforms (SAT regime since 2020).
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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16 rules on record for Mexico (nationwide). Every rule traced to its official source. How we research
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Source: diputados.gob.mx (official), checked 25 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes. Nationwide: federal VAT and income-tax withholding by platforms (SAT regime since 2020).
No short-term rental licence is needed, but hosts must register, for the local tax, before they start. The full rules say how.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Mexico (nationwide) on 25 Oct 2026.
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