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Netherlands Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026

LawfulStay tracks short-term rental (STR / Airbnb / Vrbo / holiday let / vacation rental) regulations for 6 cities and regions in Netherlands. Select a location below for current permit requirements, tax obligations, and compliance details.

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Netherlands Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Netherlands encompasses 6 tracked jurisdictions: 2 with active regulations, 4 with restrictions. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.

Approximately 100% of tracked jurisdictions in Netherlands require some form of permit, license, or registration for short-term rental operations. Requirements range from simple online registration to comprehensive permit applications with inspections.

Tax obligations apply in 6 of 6 jurisdictions. Common taxes include occupancy taxes, tourist levies, and sales taxes. Many jurisdictions require hosts to register for tax collection, and some platforms like Airbnb collect and remit taxes automatically in select locations.

Cities with significant restrictions on vacation rentals include Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam. These jurisdictions typically impose permit caps, zoning limitations, or primary residence requirements.

LawfulStay monitors Netherlands STR regulations daily and updates this page as rules change. Each city page includes detailed permit requirements, fee schedules, tax rates, zoning rules, and penalty information sourced from official government websites.

AmsterdamNoord-Holland
Two requirements: (1) registration number on all listings, (2) Holiday Rental Permit. 15-night/year cap in high-pressure neighborhoods (Centrum, De Pijp etc.) f…
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RotterdamSouth Holland
Primary residence STR is capped at 60 days per year. Hosts must notify the municipality of every single booking prior to the guest's arrival.
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The HagueZuid-Holland
Operates under national Wet toeristische verhuur; uses own portal rather than national registry
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UtrechtUtrecht Province
60-night/year cap. Primary residence (owner or primary tenant) only. Max 6 guests (≤200m²) or 8 guests (>200m²). EU registration number required from May 2026. …
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Nationwide
Wet toeristische verhuur van woonruimte (Tourist Rental of Living Space Act) under the Housing Act enables municipal registration/permits
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WillemstadCuracao
Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands (since 10-10-2010 dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles). STR hosts operating commercia…
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