Portuguese municipalities have cancelled more than 10,000 local accommodation (Alojamento Local) registrations as part of a national review of short-term rental properties. The process aims to remove inactive units from the register, with Lisbon accounting for 6,765 of the cancellations. Properties were removed for failing to meet regulatory requirements, including the submission of mandatory liability insurance documentation.
Over 10,000 local accommodation registrations cancelled nationwide
Sunday, 14 June 2026AI summary
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.
