Local Lodging in Porto: SIBA, tourist tax and stress-free management
Porto is Portugal's second largest local lodging market and, since 2024, has a municipal tourist tax of €3/night. Between SIBA, monthly declarations to the city council, INE statistics and managing Airbnb/Booking reservations, AL hosts need a platform built for Portuguese hosts. Chave AL handles it all.
More guests, more obligations
Porto's tourist tax rose to €3 per guest per night (up to 7 nights per stay) in 2024, with a monthly declaration to Porto City Council and an invoice required. At the same time, several historic centre parishes (Sé, Vitória, Miragaia, Cedofeita, Bonfim) are under restrictions for new licenses.
Anyone managing apartments in Porto knows the check-in rhythm is intense, especially at weekends — and every late SIBA or missing tax directly hits the year's bottom line.
How Chave AL helps in Porto
Porto tourist tax
Automatic calculation at €3/night, with legal exemptions and a monthly PDF ready for council submission.
SIBA with AIMA in seconds
Guests register themselves on their phone. Submit to SEF directly from the dashboard.
Airbnb, Booking and Vrbo sync
One calendar, with iCal import to avoid overbookings in high-turnover apartments.
AL licence document vault
Licence, insurance, capacity plan and safety certificate — always on hand, with alerts before expiry.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Porto's tourist tax?
- €3 per guest per night, up to a maximum of 7 nights per stay. Exemptions apply for children under 13 and some specific categories (medical reasons, etc.).
- Does Porto have AL containment zones?
- Yes. Several historic centre parishes have been under restrictions for new licenses since 2018, with regular reviews. Existing licenses remain valid.
- When is the monthly tourist tax declaration in Porto?
- Monthly, with a deadline in the following month. Chave AL warns you before the deadline and generates the file ready to submit.
- Can I manage multiple properties in Porto?
- Yes. Each property has its own licence, SIBA credentials and synced calendars. The base plan covers one AL licence; add more as you grow.
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