Puerto Rico Revisits STR Regulation With New Senate Bill

4/16/2025

Efforts to regulate short-term rentals (STRs) in Puerto Rico continued with the first public hearing for the latest bill to tackle a complex issue that affects multiple business sectors as well as the public. Senate Bill 238 aims to amend the Room Occupancy Tax Act to establish a municipal registry and create a uniform framework for STR licenses. The bill’s author, Sen. Nitza Morán-Trinidad, said, “The sharing economy is here to stay. But the time has also come to make sure that this business model grows in an orderly manner, respecting safety, the peace of our communities and fair economic development.”

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