A** **short-term rental in Mexico is considered a furnished living space available for short periods of time, from a few days to weeks, usually for 30 days or less, but can be rented for as little as a week.. Short-term rentals are also commonly known as vacation rentals and are considered an alternative to a hotel. They are typically furnished and include amenities like WiFi, TV, kitchen appliances, and other amenities and can be in condominiums, apartments, or entire houses.

Short-term rentals typically allow stays of no more than 30 days. However, short-term rentals in Mexico are only limited to a maximum of fewer than six months.

There is no precise national rule regarding short-term rental in Mexico instead it is advisable for hosts to have a copy of their guest ID or passport and if possible a copy of the corresponding visa that allows them to stay in the country and also keep a guest register for security reasons.

Some cities and other local jurisdictions also regulate short-term rentals in areas such as short-term rental permits, insurance requirements, HOA bans or rules, registration, etc. Check your municipality to know what applies.

There is no national permit, license, or registration for short-term rental owners in Mexico instead, you may be required to apply for tax permits at multiple levels of government. However, some local jurisdictions require you to obtain a permit to rent your property as the Mexican constitution gives municipalities the right to regulate tourist rentals, but it does not provide specific guidance on how to do so.

Permits are more commonly required if you are renting out property in commercial zones or in tourist areas. You may be exempted from obtaining permits in some cities if you live in an apartment and rent out a room. In these cases, you can just register with the city and obtain a tax identification number.

It is therefore important to check with your local jurisdiction to know the laws that apply. You can also check your sub-national jurisdiction page on this website to access the latest information on the laws and regulations that applies to your short-term rental properties in different parts of Mexico.

There is no national short-term rental association but there are quite a number of local short-term rental associations online that you may consider joining, you are not mandated to join any of the associations. The various associations are;

SMRA

Bigger pockets forum

Short-term rental-related events that are hosted in Mexico can be accessed here