Market overview
Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.
Cardiff is the first Welsh council to adopt the visitor levy (£1.30 per guest per night from 1 April 2027); register free by 31 March 2027; second homes pay double council tax; no planning restriction on holiday lets.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Source: gov.wales (official), checked 20 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Cardiff is the first Welsh council to adopt the visitor levy (£1.30 per guest per night from 1 April 2027); register free by 31 March 2027; second homes pay double council tax; no planning restriction on holiday lets.
No night cap is on record.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Cardiff on 20 Oct 2026.
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