Ostend

Flanders · Belgium
Conditional
Last updated: 2026-11-02  ·  Last verified: 2026-10-10  ·  Region: International
CONDITIONALStays under 30 days

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit. Ostend charges a yearly flat stay tax per unit (275 euro for occasional rental up to 120 days, 825 euro otherwise).

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12 rules on record for Ostend, 12 of them from government sources. Every rule linked to its source.

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Ostend?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Ostend charges a yearly flat stay tax per unit (275 euro for occasional rental up to 120 days, 825 euro otherwise).

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Ostend?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

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