Norway Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026
LawfulStay tracks short-term rental (STR / Airbnb / Vrbo / holiday let / vacation rental) regulations for 3 cities and regions in Norway. Select a location below for current permit requirements, tax obligations, and compliance details.
Norway at a glance
- Places tracked
- 3 places: 3 restricted
- Licence or registration
- Required in 0 of 2 places
- Tax on stays
- Applies in all 2 places
- National law
- Governed by Eierseksjonsloven (Condominium Act) and Burettslagslova (Housing Cooperative Act). National rules ›
Norway short-term rental questions
Are short-term rentals legal in Norway?
In all 3 places we track in Norway, short-term rentals are allowed, all with permit conditions or limits.
Do I need a licence for a short-term rental in Norway?
0 of 2 places we track in Norway require a licence, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.
Is there a national short-term rental law in Norway?
Governed by Eierseksjonsloven (Condominium Act) and Burettslagslova (Housing Cooperative Act).
Which places in Norway have the strictest rules?
On our records: Oslo, Bergen.
Norway Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview
The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Norway encompasses 3 tracked jurisdictions: 3 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.
Tax obligations apply in 3 of 3 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 Norway (nationwide), Oslo, Bergen. These jurisdictions typically impose permit caps, zoning limitations, or primary residence requirements.
LawfulStay monitors Norway 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.