Air B&B's in Ireland will now be properly regulated for the first time

Minister Peter Burke has secured Cabinet approval for new legislation that ensure's short term rental properties, like Air B&B's, will now be properly regulated in Ireland.

Under the General Scheme of the new Short Term Letting and Tourism (STLT) Bill, Air B&B's will have to register on Fáilte Ireland.  

Hosts offering accommodation for periods up to and including 21 nights will be obliged to register online and hold a valid registration number that must be displayed when advertising their property.

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This will both come into full force on 20 May 2026 and those who are not compliant will receive Fixed Payment Notices and/or summary proceedings in the District Court.

Minister Burke said:"The self-catering and wider short-term letting sector is an important element of the Irish tourism ecosystem and for the first time, we will have up to date and accurate data on the numbers and spread of this accommodation."

“Tourism is of critical importance to the Irish economy, providing 228,000 jobs and €6 billion income to our economy in 2024. The long-term development of the tourism sector requires that an appropriate balance is achieved between the short-term letting sector and long-term housing market, and the wider needs of local communities, both economically and socially."