The rental license, (Alojamento Local) in Portuguese is now required if you rent your property in Portugal on a temporary basis, i.e. holiday rentals.
if you rent your property in Portugal on a temporary basis you must be licensed under the regime Alojamento Local (Local Lodging)
It has until now been almost impossible to obtain the necessary rental license for your property in Portugal. Many owners were indeed unaware of the need for a rental license until the government inspectorate began issuing fines back in 2006.
Decree Law nr.39/2008 came into force on 7th of March 2008 which greatly simplified the procedure to obtain a touristic license to rent your private property on a temporary basis.Last legal changes in January 2014. Problaby new rules in July 2014.
Article 3.1 determines that villas, apartments and hosting establishments, that have a habitation license, which offer services of temporary accommodation to paying guests, but which do not comply with criteria to be considered tourism developments, will be considered as Local Lodging Establishments. Any Local Lodging Establishment should comply with a list of minimum conditions as stipulated in Ministerial Decree 517/2008 of the 25th of June
General requirements
The establishment should meet the following requirements:
-Be in good condition internally and externally
-Be connected to the mains water supply or have access to a registered bore hole
-Be connected to mains drainage or to a septic tank with adequate dimensions for the size of the property
-Supply both hot and cold water
-Have sufficient windows for ventilation and airing
-Be well furnished and equipped
-Provide shutters or curtains to block out natural light
-Provide lockable doors where necessary for security and privacy
-Provide a minimum of one bathroom for every three bedrooms
If you are looking to legalise the status of a property which is used for short term letting contact us and we will take care of all the required paperwork for you.
Fines for not complying with the legislation range form 3,500 – 25,000 Euros.
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