In Portugal, a short-term rental is described as a furnished building or a fraction of a furnished building that is presented and made available to tourists against payments on websites or travel agencies; and may offer complementary services, such as cleaning or a reception desk, for periods of less than 30 days.

It is referred to as “Alojamento Local,” although “Alojamento Local” also encompasses lodging establishments, including hostels or dormitories.

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Yes, there are two major rules which are the;

Property Registration and Guest Registration Requirement

You must register your guest with 'Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras,' the Portuguese Border Control, irrespective of the location of the alojamento local in the country. However, you must first register your property with SIBA to satisfy this responsibility. You are required to provide the following guest information during the registration

• Guest Identification Information
• Residence address and country
• Arrival and departure dates

NOTE

1. Penalties of between €100 and €2,000 may be assessed for failure to comply with the guest registration requirements.
2. Inspections may be performed at any time by the Tourism Board and the Food and Economic Security Authority (ASAE).
3. Every two years, certified inspectors must conduct routine inspections of your gas equipment.
4. Make sure you abide by all rules set forth by the National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD), particularly those about the installation of video surveillance systems and data retention.

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Ensure you check your local municipality to know the other rules that apply or subscribe to the lodge compliance package for the regulations that are specific to your property.

Your (Alojamento Local) is illegal if it is not registered at your local municipal (Town Hall) or online, as the registration number issued by your municipality certifies that your alojamento local is legal**.** The information required to register comprises;

• The name, address, tax Number (NIF), and the emergency contact of the host;
• The number of rooms available for rental and the maximum number of guests that can be accommodated
• A means of identification which may be a passport or company documents
• A valid usage permit received from the Municipal Council or a habitation permit - Emergency contact information
• Valid authorization of use of the property obtained at the Municipal Council or a habitation license
• The address and name of the accommodation
• Land Registry document
• A signed declaration that your property is suitable as an Alojamento Local establishment
• Lease agreement, deeds, or other documents that entitles you to rent your property
• Declaration of Tax Activity (Declaração de Início de Atividade), CAE 55201 or 552014, etc.

This registration may take a few days or weeks, depending on your municipality, as some municipalities inspect the rental property before the assignment of a registration number to ensure that the rental property satisfies the requirements.

There is no national short-term rental association in Portugal.