New Local Lodging Regulations (AL) – Effective from November 1st, 2024 The Local Logding (AL) sector in Portugal is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of new regulations that come into effect on November 1st, 2024.
Long debated in Parliament. Finally, they have reached a verdict. The scary part that short time rentals would be restricted to 90 days was not approved
Below you will find the new law which will come into effect 60 days after being approved.
New laws passed this week by the leftist parties in Parliament has seen local councils and home owners’ associations or condominiums handed extensive powers in regulating and restricting the number apartments that can qualify for local lodging licences (Alojamento Local - AL). The decision has already been criticised by associations representing landlords, saying the move is a step in the wrong direction and will have a negative impact on tourism.
Diário da República, 1st Series— Nº 178 — September 14, 2009
ECONOMY AND INNOVATION MINISTRY Decree-Law nº 228/2009 of September 14
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ANNEX Republication of Decree-Law nº 39/2008 of March 7
Local Lodging and another clampdown on illegal rentals Local Lodging has finally come into its own. Known internationally as “self-catering accommodations”, new statutes regulating this business are solely dedicated to the activity in its own right, rather than being seen as an afterthought to general tourism as in the past.
