| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Restricted — rules apply |
| Permit / License Required | Yes – same national framework; city-specific restrictions emerging |
| Tax Rate | Flat-rate per bed; net STR yields ~3.58% in Split |
| Night / Day Cap | Under 30 days |
| Minimum Stay | No minimum |
| Permit Fee | Same as national |
| Penalties | Same as national (€1,000–€15,000) |
| Primary Residence Required | No |
| Occupancy Limit | Per categorized bed count |
Short-term rentals in Split, Split-Dalmatia are allowed but subject to significant restrictions under local regulations as of 2026. Hosts operating on Airbnb, VRBO, or other vacation rental platforms must obtain proper licensing: Yes – same national framework; city-specific restrictions emerging. The associated permit fees are Same as national.
Short-term rental operators in Split should be aware of these tax obligations: Flat-rate per bed; net STR yields ~3.58% in Split. Yes – same as national.
Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Split include: Primary residence requirement: No. Rental day cap: Under 30 days. Occupancy limit: Per categorized bed count. Minimum stay: No minimum.
Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Split: National condominium-consent rules apply (requiring co-owner approval for tourist rentals in residential buildings). The UNESCO management plan identifies heavy tourist pressure, but no operative muni. Density rules: Unknown – among highest STR density in EU (~24,000 apartments with Zadar). Insurance: Recommended.
Hosts who fail to comply with Split's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Same as national (€1,000–€15,000).
Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Split: Same as national.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗Airbnb and short-term rentals are legal in Split but subject to restrictions. Hosts must comply with local permit requirements and zoning rules. High-tourism area with regular inspector checks
Yes. Split requires the following for short-term rental operation: Yes – same national framework; city-specific restrictions emerging.
Short-term rental hosts in Split are subject to the following tax obligations: Flat-rate per bed; net STR yields ~3.58% in Split.
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Split may face enforcement. Same as national (€1,000–€15,000).
Condominium-consent rules apply nationally in Croatia UNESCO management plan flags tourist rental pressure in the historic core No operative municipal numerical cap verified yet
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