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Ho Chi Minh City short-term rental rules (2026)

Vietnam
Restricted
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 days

Allowed, with material limits.

Decision 26/2025/QĐ-UBND limited ordinary apartments to residential use with no rental by the hour or day.

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

Longer stays (30+ days)

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On the horizon

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

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Ho Chi Minh City?

Yes, with material limits. Decision 26/2025/QĐ-UBND limited ordinary apartments to residential use with no rental by the hour or day.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Ho Chi Minh City?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

When were the Ho Chi Minh City rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Ho Chi Minh City on 6 Nov 2026.

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