Short-term let register to come into effect from December 2026

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD have confirmed that the Short-term let Register will come into effect from December 1 2026, with all operators having a legal obligation to register by 31 December 2026.

Failte Ireland will be responsible for implementing and managing the national register, ensuring compliance with the EU Short-Term Rental Regulation.

Under the new system, all Short-Term Letting accommodation providers will be required to register with Fáilte Ireland and display their registration number on any listing or advertisement for their property.

A new National Planning Statement will be published shortly as will the Short-Term Letting and Tourism (STLT) Bill, which will reflect relevant policy agreements.

The National Short-Term Letting register will open on December 1 2026, with all operators having a legal obligation to register by 31 December 2026.