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Wales short-term rental rules (2026)

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Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

CONDITIONALStays under 30 days

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.

Register free with the Welsh Revenue Authority by 31 March 2027; a visitor levy applies in Cardiff from April 2027; planning control on new holiday lets only in Eryri National Park; council tax premiums on second homes…

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

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 Wales’s status above until they take effect.

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The full Wales rules

17 rules on record for Wales. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: legislation.gov.uk (official), checked 20 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Wales?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Register free with the Welsh Revenue Authority by 31 March 2027; a visitor levy applies in Cardiff from April 2027; planning control on new holiday lets only in Eryri National Park; council tax premiums on second homes…

When were the Wales rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Wales on 20 Oct 2026.

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