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PC 970

Para enmendar los Artículos 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, y 25; añadir un nuevo Artículo 17; derogar los Artículos 5, 13, 14 y 20; renumerar los Artículos 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 y 25 a la Ley Núm. 181-2009, conocida como “Ley de Residencias Turísticas de Puerto Rico a los fines de actualizar y conformar el marco legal y regulatorio aplicable al producto de residencias turísticas al mercado actual; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill PC 970 modernizes Puerto Rico's 2009 tourism residences law by amending and restructuring regulatory framework for short-term vacation rental properties to match current market conditions.

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Bill Summary · PC 970

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 970 comprehensively restructures Puerto Rico's 2009 Tourism Residences Law (Law 181-2009) by amending 19 articles, repealing 4 articles, and adding new provisions. The bill aims to modernize the legal and regulatory framework governing short-term vacation rental properties to reflect current market conditions and tourism industry practices.

Why is this important

Tourism residences are a significant part of Puerto Rico's tourism economy and property market. Updating this 16-year-old law could affect how vacation rentals are licensed, taxed, regulated, and operated across the island, impacting property owners, tourism operators, local governments, and housing availability for permanent residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Housing vs. Tourism: Expanding or loosening vacation rental regulations may worsen Puerto Rico's housing shortage for local residents by converting residential properties into short-term rentals
  • Tax and Revenue Issues: Changes to regulations could affect municipal tax collection and government revenue from tourism-related properties
  • Local Government Authority: The extent to which municipalities retain control over vacation rentals within their territories versus island-wide regulation remains unclear from the bill summary
  • Tenant and Community Protections: Modifications to existing articles could weaken protections for permanent residents or neighborhoods experiencing tourism property concentration

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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