On May 22, 2026, the Digital Registration System for Technological Platforms, Hosts, and Short-Term Tourist Accommodations in Mexico City went into operation.  The system implements several obligations arising from the amendments introduced to the Mexico City Tourism Law (Ley de Turismo de la Ciudad de México) in 2024 in relation to such short-term rental accommodations.

The launch of the system represents one of the key enforcement mechanisms under the new regulatory framework governing temporary lodging services offered through digital platforms.  Under this framework, property owners and hosts must register the properties used for such activities as a prerequisite to legally operating them.

As a result, the implementation of the registration system marks a new stage in the enforcement of the reforms approved by the Congress of Mexico City and creates important implications for both existing operators and individuals or entities considering entering the market. 

Some of the most relevant aspects of the new Registration System are outlined below:

1.         Digital registration

The 2024 amendments to the Mexico City Tourism Law are implemented through a digital platform that allows platforms, hosts, and properties used for short-term tourist accommodations to be registered.  The system is available at the following website: https://estanciaeventual.cdmx.gob.mx

For property owners and hosts, registration is carried out electronically through the platform made available by the Government of Mexico City.  Applicants must provide identifying information as well as details regarding the property that will be used for temporary lodging purposes.

Once the registration process is completed, the system issues a certificate and registration number identifying the property within the official registry of short-term rental accommodations.  Registration is an essential requirement for operating on digital platforms, and registered information must remain accurate, current, and consistent with the property’s actual circumstances.

The new framework also contemplates coordination among hosts, digital platforms, and government authorities, allowing the latter to maintain a centralized database regarding the inventory of short-term rental accommodations available in Mexico City.

2.         Legal implications of the registration system

With the system now in operation, property owners and hosts must assess whether their properties are subject to the registration requirement and, if so, complete the corresponding process within the deadlines established by applicable regulations.

Participants must also comply with the obligations set forth in the Mexico City Tourism Law and other applicable provisions, including those related to information updates and compliance with the requirements governing the provision of lodging services.

In practice, registration is far more than a simple administrative formality.  It serves as the mechanism through which authorities can identify, monitor, and, where appropriate, sanction operators that provide short-term rental services outside the applicable regulatory framework.

Failure to register may therefore result in administrative proceedings, operational restrictions, and even the inability to continue offering properties through digital platforms, in addition to any other sanctions that may apply under Mexico City’s tourism and administrative regulations.

3.         Constitutional challenges (amparo proceedings)

From a constitutional perspective, the implementation of the Digital Registration System is particularly relevant for property owners and hosts who believe that the 2024 reforms adversely affect their rights.

This is because the registration process may constitute a specific act of enforcement of those reforms, potentially creating a new opportunity to file an indirect amparo action challenging the statutory provisions that gave rise to the system.  This may be particularly relevant for individuals or entities that did not previously challenge the legislative amendments or for whom no prior act of enforcement existed that could have affected their legal rights and interests.

Accordingly, the practical implementation of the registration system should be analyzed on a case-by-case basis.  This may reveal grounds exist to challenge the constitutionality of the obligations imposed under the new regulatory regime governing short-term rental accommodations.

4.         Conclusions

The implementation of the Digital Registration System represents a significant step in the consolidation of the new regulatory model established under the Mexico City Tourism Law for short-term rental accommodations.  Through this system, the obligations, restrictions, and limitations introduced by the 2024 reforms become operational and enforceable.

While the stated objective of the reforms is to strengthen oversight and regulatory control over activities conducted through digital platforms, the new framework also imposes additional compliance obligations and operational restrictions on property owners and hosts.  Failure to comply with these requirements may result in significant regulatory and operational consequences.

Property owners, hosts, and businesses currently offering accommodations through digital platforms should therefore promptly assess the scope of the obligations applicable to them, determine whether registration is required, and evaluate the legal alternatives available to protect their rights and interests.