Do I need to register a short-term rental in London?

No registration or licence is required at this level in London.

How many nights a year can I let a short-term rental in London?

90 nights per year in London. Letting beyond that limit is not permitted without separate approval.

Is there an accommodation tax on short-term rentals in London?

No accommodation tax is recorded at this level in London.

Are local council rules for London included here?

Yes. The rules shown for London are the ones that bind an operator at this level, last checked 2026-08-19.

Short-term rental rules in London

Last checked 2026-08-19. Jurisdiction code GB-ENG-LDN.

Registration or licence	Not required at this level
Night limit	90 nights per year

What this means in practice

Greater London caps entire-home short letting at 90 nights per calendar year without planning permission, under section 44 of the Deregulation Act 2015 amending the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973.
The 90 nights are PER PROPERTY, NOT PER PLATFORM. Nights let through Airbnb, Booking.com, your own site and any other channel all count toward the same 90. Cuvanti counts them across every connected channel, which is the only way the figure is meaningful.
Exceeding 90 nights without planning permission is a breach of planning control. If you hold permission for greater use, tell us and the limit will be lifted.
COMING, NOT YET IN FORCE. Mandatory short-term let registration scheme for England. NOT YET IN FORCE. Confirmed in principle but repeatedly delayed, from 2024 to spring 2026 and then to later in 2026. At the last check the registration portal, the fee, the data fields and the enforcement mechanics were all still unpublished. Once in force it would: Registration of short-term lets would become mandatory across England. Civil penalties of up to GBP 5,000 have been indicated once the scheme is live. No commencement date is fixed yet. Nothing in this item binds you today, and Cuvanti does not require it of you.

Cuvanti tracks this for your properties automatically

Night limits count across every channel you are connected to, not one platform at a time, which is the only way the number means anything. Cuvanti warns you before a booking would breach a limit, and tells you when a rule in your market changes.

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Common questions about short-term rentals in London

Do I need to register a short-term rental in London?: No registration or licence is required at this level in London.
How many nights a year can I let a short-term rental in London?: 90 nights per year in London. Letting beyond that limit is not permitted without separate approval.
Is there an accommodation tax on short-term rentals in London?: No accommodation tax is recorded at this level in London.
Are local council rules for London included here?: Yes. The rules shown for London are the ones that bind an operator at this level, last checked 2026-08-19.

This is not legal advice. It covers registration, night limits and accommodation taxes for the markets Cuvanti has configured, and does not cover every local rule, including planning controls, building and fire safety requirements, and strata or body corporate by-laws. Check your own obligations with a local adviser before you let.