Magdalena Department Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules 2026

LawfulStay tracks short-term rental rules for 4 places in Magdalena Department, Colombia. Select a place below for its permit, tax and other rules, or see all of Colombia.

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Magdalena Department at a glance

Places tracked
4 places: 4 conditional
Licence or registration
Required in all 4 local places
Tax on stays
Applies in all 4 local places
Regional law
No regional short-term rental law on record; rules are set locally.

Magdalena Department short-term rental questions

Are short-term rentals legal in Magdalena Department?

In all 4 places we track in Magdalena Department, short-term rentals are allowed, all with permit conditions or limits.

Do I need a licence for a short-term rental in Magdalena Department?

All 4 local places we track in Magdalena Department require a licence, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.

Is there a regional short-term rental law in Magdalena Department?

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

Magdalena Department Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Magdalena Department encompasses 4 tracked jurisdictions: 4 where rentals are allowed with conditions. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.

All 4 tracked jurisdictions in Magdalena Department 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 4 of 4 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 Magdalena Department 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.

Ciénaga
National rules apply
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El Banco
Short-term rentals are legal in El Banco, Magdalena under national rules: a free RNT registration is required for stays under 30 days, and condominium bylaws must expressly allow tourist use
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Fundación
Short-term rentals are legal in Fundación, Magdalena under national rules: a free RNT registration is required for stays under 30 days, and condominium bylaws must expressly allow tourist use
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Santa Marta
No Santa Marta-specific short-term rental rule was found
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