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Alquilar en Dominican Republic

Partially verified Última verificación June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

For an incoming nomad, the Dominican Republic offers an accessible, foreigner-friendly rental market with no special residency requirement to rent — a valid passport and proof of income usually suffice. Since August 2025, the market operates under a modernized framework, Law 85-25 (Ley sobre Alquileres de Bienes Inmuebles y Desahucios), which replaced the 1950s-era rent-control rules (Law 4314 of 1955 and Decree 4807 of 1959). Long-term unfurnished leases typically run 12 months, but month-to-month and furnished mid-term options are widely available in expat and beach hubs (Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Las Terrenas, Cabarete, Sosúa). Deposits are now capped at two months' rent for housing, and annual rent increases are capped at 10% where not otherwise agreed. Listings are concentrated on local portals like SuperCasas, Corotos and Encuentra24, plus Airbnb for furnished monthly stays. Always get the contract in writing and clarify who pays any agency commission before signing.

Lo básico del alquiler

Contrato habitual
1 año
Fianza
2 mes(es) de renta
Amueblado
Amueblado + sin amueblar
Mercado de media estancia
Mercado de media estancia fuerte
Registro de domicilio
No obligatorio

Comisión de agencia: Under Law 85-25 (Art. 7), the brokerage commission is paid by whoever contracts the agent — and any rental listing is presumed to have been ordered by the owner, so in practice the landlord typically bears it — while legal/contract costs are split equally between owner and tenant. Tenants are generally not obliged to pay the agent's fee, but fee responsibility can still vary, so nomads should confirm in writing before engaging an agent. Sales commissions (a separate market) typically run 3-8% and are paid by the seller.

Tus derechos como inquilino

Law 85-25 (effective Aug 15, 2025) strengthened and clarified tenant rights: the housing deposit is capped at two months' rent, must be lodged at Banreservas or Banco Agrícola, and earns interest in the tenant's favor (at a rate similar to savings accounts); annual rent increases on housing cannot exceed 10% absent a contrary agreement; and all evictions must now be approved by a judge (Juzgado de Paz / Justice of the Peace for housing disputes), eliminating arbitrary lockouts. Foreign tenants are not legally disadvantaged versus locals.

Conviene saber

  • Foreigner-friendly: no special residency status needed to rent; passport plus proof of income generally suffices, and foreign tenants face no legal disadvantage
  • Modernized 2025 framework (Law 85-25, effective Aug 15, 2025) caps the housing deposit at two months and annual rent rises at 10%, and requires judicial approval for evictions
  • Deposits are lodged at Banreservas or Banco Agrícola and now earn interest for the tenant
  • Strong furnished/mid-term supply in nomad hubs (Punta Cana, Las Terrenas, Cabarete, Sosúa, Santo Domingo), with month-to-month negotiable

A tener en cuenta

  • Law 85-25 is new (Aug 2025) and its implementing regulations were still pending — practical details such as exactly how the deposit cap interacts with any advance rent remain to be clarified
  • Beyond the deposit, landlords commonly ask for the first month in advance (a '2 deposits plus 1 month advance' custom is widely cited), so up-front cash can reach roughly three months' rent
  • Agency commission responsibility can still vary in practice despite the law; always confirm who pays the fee in writing before signing
  • Tourist-stay rentals not exceeding 90 days (vacation/recreational) are excluded from Law 85-25's protections, so short-term Airbnb-style stays fall outside its tenant safeguards
  • Always insist on a written, registered contract; informal verbal arrangements leave little recourse

Dónde buscar

SuperCasas (supercasas.com)Corotos (corotos.com.do)Encuentra24 (encuentra24.com)Airbnb (furnished monthly stays)

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Alquilar en Dominican Republic: preguntas frecuentes

Alquilar en Dominican Republic: preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuánta fianza necesito para alquilar en Dominican Republic?

Los propietarios suelen pedir alrededor de 2 mess de renta como fianza, además del primer mes por adelantado, más cualquier comisión de agencia (under law 85-25 (art. 7), the brokerage commission is paid by whoever contracts the agent — and any rental listing is presumed to have been ordered by the owner, so in practice the landlord typically bears it — while legal/contract costs are split equally between owner and tenant. tenants are generally not obliged to pay the agent's fee, but fee responsibility can still vary, so nomads should confirm in writing before engaging an agent. sales commissions (a separate market) typically run 3-8% and are paid by the seller.). Cuenta con esa suma como un pago único antes de llegar.

¿Tengo que registrar mi domicilio en Dominican Republic?

El registro de domicilio no es un requisito general para los residentes de corta estancia aquí, pero comprueba si tu visado concreto o un banco necesitan un justificante de domicilio.

¿Puedo encontrar alquileres amueblados o de corta estancia en Dominican Republic?

Amueblado + sin amueblar y el mercado de media estancia en el que se apoyan los nómadas es mercado de media estancia fuerte. Empieza tu búsqueda en SuperCasas (supercasas.com), Corotos (corotos.com.do), Encuentra24 (encuentra24.com).

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