New bid to crack down on Airbnb short lets as coalition holds first meeting on housing crisis

New laws targeting short-term rentals like Airbnb are poised for discussion as a key priority for the Irish coalition government. The Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill, which aims to register landlords and enforce fines for non-compliance, is anticipated to reclaim around 12,000 properties for long-term rentals. Ministers will explore updating the Housing for All program while debating whether existing Rent Pressure Zones should be replaced. Potential tax breaks for developers are also on the agenda but face contention among coalition partners.

The Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill aims to address the challenges posed by short-term rentals like Airbnb by bringing regulatory control to the market.

Ministers are expected to agree on updating the Housing for All program, with a focus on curbing unregulated short-term lets to improve long-term housing availability.

Read at Irish Independent