Are short-term rentals (Airbnb, etc.) legal in Singapore?

Are short-term rentals like those offered by Airbnb, Roomorama, etc legal in Singapore? There are obviously lots of listings, and Roomorama is actually headquartered in Singapore, but there's also a lot of fulmination online about “illegal vacation rentals”. However, reading the small print, while subletting Housing Development Board (HDB) public housing is clearly against the rules (fines up to S$200,000 and loss of flat!), I can't find anything about the status of private accommodation.

I'm also curious about enforcement or lack thereof, since I take it the rules were originally put in place to stop people from turning their flats into dorms, not catering to short stays of a few nights.

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Is short term lease legal in Singapore?

All residential properties in Singapore (e.g. condominiums, walk up apartments, flats, bungalows, semi-detached and terrace houses) are intended for long-term residence. Under the law, they are not allowed to be used for short-term accommodation \u2013 defined as stays of less than three consecutive months.

Is Airbnb legal in Singapore Covid?

So far, there are no laws prohibiting guests from staying in Airbnb properties in Singapore. Hence, it is not illegal for guests to stay in any Airbnb properties in Singapore but they should make the bookings at their own risk.

Is Airbnb same as short term rental?

Anything under six months is generally considered a short-term rental. Over the last 10 years, the use of shared economy brands like VRBO, HomeAway and Airbnb has exploded. Staying in short-term rentals is so common that many companies allow employees to expense their stays just like a hotel room.

Why is Airbnb not in Singapore?

Renting out property on home sharing platforms like Airbnb is not technically illegal in Singapore. However, the government imposes a minimum rental period of 3 months for non-landed private property and 6 months for Housing Development Board (HDB) flats, which are a form of government housing.

Airbnb Rentals Illegal in Singapore

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