Restrictions on Rental Apps May Change Property Prices

The rise of short-term rental platforms, such as Airbnb and Booking.com, has placed the topic at the center of debate in several Brazilian capitals.

With tourism booming — Brazil received about 9 million international visitors in 2025, a 40% increase compared to the previous year — local governments have begun discussing measures to regulate this type of lodging.

The goal is to balance two interests: economic development driven by tourism and the right to housing in cities.