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What is the Ireland Short-Term Letting Register?
The Ireland Short-Term Letting Register will be a mandatory national database for all properties offered as short-term tourist lets. Established under the Short-Term Tourist Letting Act, its primary purpose will be to provide Fáilte Ireland with accurate data on the sector and to verify that properties comply with relevant legal requirements, including planning permission where applicable.
All hosts and property managers will be required to register their properties to legally operate and advertise them in Ireland.
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How it works
Once the register is operational, property owners will be required to apply online via Fáilte Ireland's dedicated portal. The application will require submitting property details, ownership information, and a declaration of compliance with statutory obligations for planning permission and safety.
Upon successful validation, the property will be issued a unique registration number. This number will then need to be prominently displayed on all advertisements and online listings, including on OTAs like Airbnb and Vrbo as well as direct booking websites.
Online platforms will be legally required to verify that a valid registration number is displayed before allowing a property to be listed.
Why it matters
For hosts, registering will be a legal prerequisite for operating a short-term let; non-compliance can lead to significant fines and the de-listing of their property. The register will create a more transparent marketplace by providing official data on the size and location of rental accommodations.
This data will help inform national and local government policies on housing and tourism. It also aims to standardize the market by ensuring all operators adhere to the same foundational safety and regulatory standards.
Examples
- A property manager overseeing several apartments in Dublin for short stays will be required to register each unit individually and ensure each unique registration number is displayed on all marketing channels.
- An online travel agency removes a listing for a property in Galway because the host failed to provide a valid registration number from the Ireland Short-Term Letting Register as required by law.
- A host who rents out a spare room in their home in Cork on a short-term basis will also need to register the room with Fáilte Ireland and display the issued number on their listing.
- An owner of a cottage in County Kerry must first apply to the Short-Term Letting Register and obtain a registration number before their listing on Airbnb can legally go live.
Official resources and references
Frequently asked questions
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