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Kampala short-term rental rules (2026)

Uganda
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.

No city STR rules or caps.

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

Licence
Not required
Primary residence
Not required

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NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

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On the horizon

Proposals and rules that are not in force yet. They don’t change Kampala’s status above until they take effect.

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The full Kampala rules

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Kampala?

Yes. No city STR rules or caps.

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

No short-term rental licence is required on our records.

When were the Kampala rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Kampala on 6 Nov 2026.

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