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Temporary paid accommodation in a dwelling (moradia, apartamento, hospedagem, or quartos) registered as AL under DL 128/2014.
Short-term lets are legal in Lisbon under Alojamento Local (AL), but they require registration (RNAL) via the Balcão Único Eletrónico and are heavily constrained by Lisbon’s Municipal AL Regulation. Large areas of the city are containment zones where new AL registrations are restricted or suspended, with proposals in 2025 to tighten ratios by parish/neighbourhood. No citywide night cap. Declare and remit Lisbon’s tourist tax (€4/night, max 7 nights). Meet AL safety/operational rules (equipment, insurance, signage, complaint book, RNAL number in ads).
Governed by Alojamento Local (AL) rules. No single national nights threshold; municipalities can restrict or pause new AL licences in designated areas.
Short-term lets are legal in Lisbon under Alojamento Local (AL), but they require registration (RNAL) via the Balcão Único Eletrónico and are heavily constrained by Lisbon’s Municipal AL Regulation. Large areas of the city are containment zones where new AL registrations are restricted or suspended, with proposals in 2025 to tighten ratios by parish/neighbourhood. No citywide night cap. Declare and remit Lisbon’s tourist tax (€4/night, max 7 nights). Meet AL safety/operational rules (equipment, insurance, signage, complaint book, RNAL number in ads).
Registration / Permit
Register online via Balcão Único Eletrónico to obtain an RNAL number before advertising. Display the number in all ads, keep the complaint book, maintain civil-liability insurance, and comply with equipment/safety and house rules. Lisbon may refuse new registrations in containment areas.
Max Nights
None locally (Portugal has no night-cap rule).
Planning / Zoning
RNAL registration online; typical ~10 working days (hostels ~20) from complete submission. Applications in containment areas may be refused or paused.
Safety & Insurance
Equip per AL regime and fire-safety guidance: extinguisher + fire blanket (kitchen), first-aid kit, emergency contacts/112, evacuation info, signage, and maintenance records; keep civil-liability insurance valid.
Tax
Lisbon charges €4 per person/night up to 7 nights. Accommodation in mainland Portugal is generally at the 6% reduced VAT rate.
Lisbon charges €4 per person/night up to 7 nights. Accommodation in mainland Portugal is generally at the 6% reduced VAT rate.
Equip per AL regime and fire-safety guidance: extinguisher + fire blanket (kitchen), first-aid kit, emergency contacts/112, evacuation info, signage, and maintenance records; keep civil-liability insurance valid.
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Lisbon’s 2025 draft update to the Municipal AL Regulation proposes tighter AL-to-housing ratios and refreshed containment maps—watch the CML consultation and final approval notices for district-level changes.
Governed by Alojamento Local (AL) rules. No single national nights threshold; municipalities can restrict or pause new AL licences in designated areas.
⭐ Rated 4.8/5 by 2,500+ Hosts
This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm with
Câmara Municipal de Lisboa — Alojamento Local; Turismo de Portugal (RNAL/oversight); ASAE (inspection/penalties).
your local authority.
