Changes for short-term real estate rentals from Oct 1

A panoramic view of Athens. Real property successful Greece is not costly compared to different European countries. However, a terms rally – astir 50% – within a fewer years has caused many problems. 

A caller operating model for short-term existent property rentals, such arsenic those connected Airbnb, will take effect connected Wednesday, October 1, officials announced connected Thursday. 

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said the model builds upon tax regulations introduced earlier this year that separate betwixt occasional rentals arsenic portion of the sharing system and nonrecreational activities involving three oregon much properties oregon ineligible entities.

She added that this year, arsenic well arsenic for 2026, nary caller registrations will beryllium allowed successful the Short-Term Accommodation Property Registry successful the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd municipal districts of Athens.

The caller rules acceptable minimum operational and information standards for short-term rental properties, including requirements for earthy lighting, ventilation, aerial conditioning, and ineligible permits. Properties indispensable besides support liability insurance.

The Tourism Ministry, on with mixed inspection teams from the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), will enforce compliance done inspections of registered properties.

A authorisation model aligned with different accommodation sectors will use to violators.

Recently, AADE sent automated messages to registered hosts informing them of the October 1 regulations and upcoming inspections.

“Approaching the legislation’s implementation, we person issued an further applicable circular that precisely specifies these specifications,” Kefalogianni said. She added that the intent of the authorities “is to supply the required information, so that it is wide for each lessor, adjacent connected a case-by-case basis, astir the specifications with which compliance indispensable beryllium ensured.”