Updated September 2026. This is general regulatory information, not legal advice.
Private homes cannot be used for stays below three months
URA states that short-term accommodation at private residential properties is illegal. Condominiums, apartments and landed homes cannot be used for stays of less than three consecutive months. The rule is intended to protect safety, privacy, security and residential character. Read URA's current guidance.
Lawful short-stay alternatives are different property types
URA identifies hotels as having no minimum stay and serviced apartments as having a minimum stay of seven days. A platform listing does not change the approved use of a residential property.
Owners, tenants and visitors should verify the arrangement
- Confirm the property type and minimum stay before advertising or booking.
- Do not assume management-corporation approval overrides planning law.
- Keep tenancy and occupant details accurate.
- Report suspected unauthorised use through the official channel.
- Do not describe an allegation as a proven offence without an enforcement outcome.
Broad claims that short-term rentals changed Singapore-wide housing prices require defined evidence and should not be inferred from individual complaints. HDB flats are subject to separate HDB rental rules and approvals.