The European Commission will present a legislative proposal on short-term rentals in 2026, which will define areas under real estate pressure to limit local accommodation, aiming to prevent local residents from being 'expelled' from their homes.
European Commission defines areas under real estate pressure to limit short-term rentals
Tuesday, 16 December 2025RSS
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
