Airbnb rules in Dublin 2026: licensing, night caps, registration

Quick answer

Inside Rent Pressure Zones (covering all of Dublin), non-primary-residence STR requires planning permission. Primary residences are limited to 90 nights/year. The Short-Term Tourist Letting Register (since 2024) requires every listing to display a registration number.

Dublin short-let rules at a glance

Licence requiredNo

Registration requiredYes

Host must be presentNo

Planning permission requiredYes

Annual night cap90 nights

Regulatory riskHigh

Last verifiedJuly 2026

Worst-case scenario

Council enforcement has historically been weak but is tightening — properties without planning permission face revenue-to-zero risk.

How Dublin's rules shape the market

There are currently 4,815 active short-term-rental listings operating in Dublin (of 6,748 total). Median occupancy across those is 21.9%. The median nightly rate is £145. At that rate, the 90-night cap puts a ceiling of about £13,005 a year on gross revenue for an uncapped-by-licence listing, against a market median of £13,023 for listings that trade all year.

FAQ

Do I need a license to run an Airbnb in Dublin?

Dublin does not require a license, but hosts must register their short-term rental with the city.

How many nights can I rent my Airbnb in Dublin?

Dublin caps short-term rentals at 90 nights per year for entire homes.

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Source: https://www.failteireland.ie/Footer/Industry-Standards/Short-Term-Tourist-Lettings/ · Last verified July 2026