| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Restricted — rules apply |
| Permit / License Required | eTurista registration; building permit for accommodation use |
| Tax Rate | Local accommodation fee plus national income tax/VAT |
| Night / Day Cap | Municipality to set max days under new powers (under preparation) |
| Penalties | Per national framework (host up to CZK 100,000) |
| Primary Residence Required | No |
| Occupancy Limit | City to set max guests per sqm under new powers |
Short-term rentals in Prague 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: eTurista registration; building permit for accommodation use.
Short-term rental operators in Prague should be aware of these tax obligations: Local accommodation fee plus national income tax/VAT. Yes — local accommodation fee and income/VAT obligations.
Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Prague include: Primary residence requirement: No. Rental day cap: Municipality to set max days under new powers (under preparation). Occupancy limit: City to set max guests per sqm under new powers.
Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Prague: Building-use enforcement is used to prohibit short-term apartment accommodations when inconsistent with approved residential building use. The national eTurista digital reporting framework remains in . Density rules: City to set square-meters-per-person rules under new law. Insurance: Recommended.
Hosts who fail to comply with Prague's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Per national framework (host up to CZK 100,000).
Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Prague: Platforms (Airbnb, Booking) to share data via eTurista.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗Airbnb and short-term rentals are legal in Prague but subject to restrictions. Hosts must comply with local permit requirements and zoning rules. Historically little effective regulation; awaiting national law
Yes. Prague requires the following for short-term rental operation: eTurista registration; building permit for accommodation use.
Short-term rental hosts in Prague are subject to the following tax obligations: Local accommodation fee plus national income tax/VAT.
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Prague may face enforcement. Per national framework (host up to CZK 100,000).
Building-use regulations restrict short-term rentals in residential apartments National eTurista registration and data sharing framework in transition Municipal enforcement of approved residential usage is active
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