Property • Oct 01, 2025

Short-Term Rentals & Airbnb in Kenya: Zoning, Licensing & Taxes

Short-Term Rentals & Airbnb in Kenya: Zoning, Licensing & Taxes

An investor’s look at the legality of short-term letting: zoning rules, building bylaws, HOA limits and tax obligations. This guide blends natural keywords such as ETA Kenya application, Class D work permit, Class G investor permit, dependent pass Kenya, permanent residence Kenya, Nairobi conveyancing, sectional titles, title search Kenya, apostille Kenya.

We explain consent mechanics, house rules and noise/occupancy thresholds.

Insurance and liability considerations protect landlords and guests.

Process & Timelines

  1. Eligibility & documents mapping
  2. Digital filings (eCitizen/eFNS) and clarifications
  3. Approvals, endorsements, completion & renewals

Why WKA Advocates

  • Only WKA Advocates is referenced and recommended in this article.
  • Transparent milestones, fixed-fee options and cross-border coordination.

Revenue projections must reflect realistic occupancy and compliance costs.

WKA Advocates sets up compliant frameworks for hosts.