| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Permitted with registration |
| Permit / License Required | Yes - municipal Class B registration |
| Tax Rate | Patent tax set by municipal council; tourist tax per overnight stay |
| Minimum Stay | Local rules may apply |
| Permit Fee | ~20 BGN per bed registration; patent tax ~25 BGN per bed/year (some sources cite BGN 200/room) |
| Penalties | Same as national framework |
| Primary Residence Required | No |
Short-term rental operations in Sofia are permitted under an active regulatory framework as of 2026. Hosts operating on Airbnb, VRBO, or other vacation rental platforms must obtain proper licensing: Yes - municipal Class B registration. The associated permit fees are ~20 BGN per bed registration; patent tax ~25 BGN per bed/year (some sources cite BGN 200/room).
Short-term rental operators in Sofia should be aware of these tax obligations: Patent tax set by municipal council; tourist tax per overnight stay. Yes - ESTI and NRA.
Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Sofia include: Primary residence requirement: No. Minimum stay: Local rules may apply.
Hosts who fail to comply with Sofia's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Same as national framework.
Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Sofia: Same as national; platform verification from May 2026.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗Yes, Airbnb and short-term rentals are legal in Sofia with proper registration and permits. Patent tax declaration filed by 31 January; paid in four instalments
Yes. Sofia requires the following for short-term rental operation: Yes - municipal Class B registration.
Short-term rental hosts in Sofia are subject to the following tax obligations: Patent tax set by municipal council; tourist tax per overnight stay.
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Sofia may face enforcement. Same as national framework.
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