Cuba housing law

Shaded front porch of a licensed short-term rental in Cuba, Vedado, Havana

Licensed Short-Term Rental in Cuba: The Arrendador System in 2026

A short-term rental in Cuba is legal when the owner holds prior authorisation from the municipal labour directorate, as Article 74.1 of Cuba's housing law allows. The price is freely agreed. Since 4 August 2026, Decreto 160 also requires owners who host guests living abroad to report their identity data to the Ministry of the Interior. Walk down almost any street in Vedado and you'll spot them: a small...