Región Metropolitana Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules 2026

LawfulStay tracks short-term rental rules for 18 places in Región Metropolitana, Chile. Select a place below for its permit, tax and other rules, or see all of Chile.

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Región Metropolitana at a glance

Places tracked
18 places: 18 active
Licence or registration
Required in 10 of 18 local places
Tax on stays
Applies in all 18 local places
Regional law
No regional short-term rental law on record; rules are set locally.

Región Metropolitana short-term rental questions

Are short-term rentals legal in Región Metropolitana?

In all 18 places we track in Región Metropolitana, short-term rentals are allowed.

Do I need a licence for a short-term rental in Región Metropolitana?

10 of 18 local places we track in Región Metropolitana require a licence, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.

Is there a regional short-term rental law in Región Metropolitana?

We have no regional short-term rental law on record for Región Metropolitana. Cities and towns set their own rules.

Región Metropolitana Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Región Metropolitana encompasses 18 tracked jurisdictions: 18 with active regulations. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.

10 of 18 tracked jurisdictions in Región Metropolitana require some form of permit, license, or registration for short-term rental operations. Requirements range from simple online registration to comprehensive permit applications with inspections.

Tax obligations apply in 18 of 18 jurisdictions. Common taxes include occupancy taxes, tourist levies, and sales taxes. Many jurisdictions require hosts to register for tax collection, and some platforms like Airbnb collect and remit taxes automatically in select locations.

LawfulStay monitors Región Metropolitana STR regulations daily and updates this page as rules change. Each city page includes detailed permit requirements, fee schedules, tax rates, zoning rules, and penalty information sourced from official government websites.

Buin
No Buin short-term rental ordinance found; national rules apply (see Chile nationwide)
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Colina
No Colina rule on short-term rentals found; national rules apply
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La Pintana
No La Pintana rule on short-term rentals found; national rules apply
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Lampa
No Lampa rule on short-term rentals found; national rules apply
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Lo Prado
No Lo Prado rule on short-term rentals found; national rules apply
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Maipú
No Maipú short-term rental ordinance found; national rules apply (see Chile nationwide)
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Melipilla
No Melipilla short-term rental ordinance found; national rules apply (see Chile nationwide)
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Padre Hurtado
No Padre Hurtado short-term rental ordinance found; national rules apply (see Chile nationwide)
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Paine
No Paine short-term rental ordinance found; national rules apply (see Chile nationwide)
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Peñaflor
No Peñaflor short-term rental ordinance found; national rules apply (see Chile nationwide)
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Peñalolén
No Peñalolén rule on short-term rentals found; national rules apply
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Puente Alto
No Puente Alto rule on short-term rentals found; national rules apply
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Quilicura
No Quilicura rule on short-term rentals found; national rules apply
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Renca
No Renca rule on short-term rentals found; national rules apply
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San Bernardo
No San Bernardo short-term rental ordinance found; national rules apply (see Chile nationwide)
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Santiago
No citywide bans/caps; condo bylaws main constraint, some impose 30-day minimums
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Talagante
No Talagante short-term rental ordinance found; national rules apply (see Chile nationwide)
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Ñuñoa
No Ñuñoa rule on short-term rentals found; national rules apply. Ñuñoa is a busy Airbnb market but regulates it only through general tools: a patente for economic activities (5 per mil of capital) and a zoning plan that…
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