The Lisbon City Council is implementing new rules for local accommodation in Lisbon through a proposed amendment to the regulations, which is currently open for public consultation. These measures aim to balance the housing market and tourism by imposing restrictions on 19 neighborhoods and 8 parishes.
Containment Categories for Local Accommodation in Lisbon
The affected areas have been divided into two main categories:
Absolute Containment
In these areas, where more than 5% of housing is designated for local accommodation, opening new establishments is prohibited.
The parishes under absolute containment include Santa Maria Maior – the most saturated parish in the capital, with 68.8% of housing dedicated to local accommodation – Misericórdia, Santo António, São Vicente, Arroios, Estrela, Avenidas Novas, and Alcântara.
Relative Containment
In these areas, where the percentage of local accommodation varies between 2.5% and 5%, the creation of new establishments will be allowed but with additional restrictions.
The parishes under relative containment include Belém, Campo de Ourique, Penha de França, Parque das Nações, Ajuda, and Campolide.
In addition to the parishes, specific neighborhoods may also be subject to maximum restrictions, even if located in relative containment areas. For example, neighborhoods such as São Bento and Santa Isabel in Campo de Ourique and Avenida Gago Coutinho in Alvalade face prohibitions due to the high number of existing local accommodations.
These measures reflect the municipality’s intention to reduce the ratio between properties designated for local accommodation and the number of homes available for families in each neighborhood or parish. The possibility of limiting the transferability of local accommodation registration numbers is also under consideration.
The proposed amendment to the municipal regulations for local accommodation in Lisbon is open for public consultation until April 15, 2025.
If you own a local accommodation property or plan to invest in this sector, it is essential to stay updated on these new measures. For more information or clarification of any doubts, contact us!
