| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Prohibited in most/all zones |
| Permit / License Required | No STR license available; hotels/serviced apartments separately licensed |
| Tax Rate | Income tax on rental income (progressive) |
| Night / Day Cap | Not applicable |
| Minimum Stay | 3 months (private residential / 92 nights); 6 months (HDB flats) |
| Permit Fee | IRAS tenancy stamp duty (tenant usually pays) |
| Penalties | Fines up to S$200,000 and/or up to 12 months jail; S$10,000/day for continuing offence |
| Primary Residence Required | Not applicable (short-term let prohibited) |
| Occupancy Limit | Max 6 unrelated occupants (URA); temporary 8-person cap with registration until 31 Dec 2026 |
Short-term rental operations are largely prohibited in Nationwide as of 2026. Hosts operating on Airbnb, VRBO, or other vacation rental platforms must obtain proper licensing: No STR license available; hotels/serviced apartments separately licensed. The associated permit fees are IRAS tenancy stamp duty (tenant usually pays).
Short-term rental operators in Nationwide should be aware of these tax obligations: Income tax on rental income (progressive). Yes — declare rental income to IRAS; tenancy stamp duty.
Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Nationwide include: Primary residence requirement: Not applicable (short-term let prohibited). Rental day cap: Not applicable. Occupancy limit: Max 6 unrelated occupants (URA); temporary 8-person cap with registration until 31 Dec 2026. Minimum stay: 3 months (private residential / 92 nights); 6 months (HDB flats).
Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Nationwide: Private residential governed by Planning Act; HDB cannot host tourists. Insurance: Unknown (home insurance typically voids illegal rentals).
Hosts who fail to comply with Nationwide's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Fines up to S$200,000 and/or up to 12 months jail; S$10,000/day for continuing offence.
Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Nationwide: Airbnb must verify licensing; private listings must be ≥92 nights; HDB hosting not permitted.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗No, Airbnb and short-term rentals are currently prohibited in most or all zones in Nationwide. Serviced apartments need URA approval, minimum 7-day stay; hotels under Hotels Act
Yes. Nationwide requires the following for short-term rental operation: No STR license available; hotels/serviced apartments separately licensed.
Short-term rental hosts in Nationwide are subject to the following tax obligations: Income tax on rental income (progressive).
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Nationwide may face enforcement. Fines up to S$200,000 and/or up to 12 months jail; S$10,000/day for continuing offence.
Airbnb-style stays under 3 months for private residential are illegal under the Planning Act; HDB even stricter
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