Left-wing parties BE and Livre are attempting to reinstate restrictions on local accommodation, though their proposals face likely rejection as right-wing factions argue these measures unfairly target the sector amid the housing crisis.
BE and Livre want to reinstate restrictions on local accommodation
Thursday, 23 April 2026RSS
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.
