Playa del Carmen Projects Higher 2027 Revenue From Vacation Rentals and Hotel Occupancy

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — The Playa del Carmen city government is drafting a larger revenue budget for 2027, driven mainly by bringing vacation rentals into the tax base and by expectations of stronger hotel occupancy, Municipal Treasurer Guillermo Brahms González said.

Brahms González said the administration is already projecting income for the next fiscal year, using this year’s collection figures as its benchmark.

For 2026, the approved revenue budget totals 4,528,466,218 pesos, but the treasurer said the city expects to close the year above that estimate.

That performance, he said, will give officials a stronger base for building the 2027 budget and for proposing growth in municipal revenue.

One of the biggest contributors to the increase will be vacation rentals, which will begin generating more revenue through certain taxes and the Environmental Sanitation Fee.

Those gains would be compounded by expectations of a stronger tourism season and higher hotel occupancy, both of which feed directly into municipal income.

Brahms González said collections have exceeded targets so far this year, with the past month performing particularly well — helped by discounts the city council approved to encourage residents to meet their tax obligations.

Where the Money Would Go

The treasurer said a significant share of 2027 revenue would be directed toward efforts aimed at rebuilding the social fabric.

The budget will set aside money for public works and for the rehabilitation and maintenance of parks and sports facilities, with the goal of improving shared spaces for residents.

The administration also plans to keep its current social programs running, including “Salud sin Tanto Choro” (roughly, “Health Without the Fuss”) and “Playa Llena, Corazón Contento” (“Full Playa, Happy Heart”).

Discussions on the 2027 budget come as Playa del Carmen continues to draw strong visitor numbers, a trend officials say is central to the resort city’s finances.