Latest news and stories about short term rentals in government in Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
An analytical examination of Lisbon's housing market reveals that implementing bans on short-term rentals fails to effectively mitigate the ongoing housing cost crisis.
The cancellation of short-term rental registrations due to a lack of insurance has triggered a reclassification of containment zones in Lisbon, shifting several neighborhoods between absolute and relative status.
European Commissioner for Housing Dan Jørgensen highlighted Lisbon as a prime example of housing market pressure, noting that short-term rentals are a significant factor in the crisis. The European Commission has proposed a new framework allowing local authorities to limit short-term rentals in high-pressure areas, provided they can justify the restrictions with data. In Lisbon, Mayor Carlos Moedas has implemented new regulations to reduce density ratios for local accommodation, a move that has sparked debate among political parties regarding the balance between tourism and housing availability.
The European Commissioner for Housing stated today that short-term rentals are 'part of the problem' regarding the European Union's housing crisis, highlighting the 'very worrying' situation in cities such as Lisbon, where rents have increased by 103% over 10 years.
