Mexico City caps Airbnb stays at 180 nights as rent rules tighten

Mexico City’s rent cap and Airbnb limits

Mexico City’s Civil Code now bars annual residential rent increases above last year’s inflation and the Supreme Court upheld the rule in Amparo en Revisión 546/2025. Landlords must also register leases in a city digital registry. Short-term rentals face tighter host registration and a cap of about 180 nights a year.

The inflation-linked cap has been in force since Aug. 28, 2024. It replaced the old 10% ceiling and applies to residential leases governed by the city code. The short-term rental rules also add reporting and tax compliance obligations for platform hosts.

Who feels the pressure

Long-term renters, including expats and digital nomads on 6- to 12-month leases, get more predictable rent hikes but may face higher starting prices in popular neighborhoods. Initial rents are still negotiable, so the cap doesn’t stop landlords from pricing new contracts aggressively.

Short-term guests are the other side of the squeeze. Fewer registered Airbnb-style listings in Roma, Condesa and Polanco can mean less availability and higher nightly rates, especially for 1- to 3-month stays. Read our full visa updates for more country coverage.

What renters and hosts should check

Tenants should make sure their lease is written down and, where possible, registered in the city’s system. That gives renters a record if a landlord tries to raise rent above inflation at renewal.

Hosts should confirm their property is registered, track occupancy so they don’t pass the 180-night limit and stay current on income tax, VAT and local lodging tax. Unregistered listings can be removed and noncompliance can draw fines. Read our full Mexico guide for the complete picture.