| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Restricted — rules apply |
| Permit / License Required | No license; CPR registration required |
| Tax Rate | Per national rules |
| Night / Day Cap | 70 nights/year (national baseline) |
| Permit Fee | None for individuals |
| Penalties | Raised fines per 2026 political agreement |
| Primary Residence Required | 70-day cap applies to primary residence |
Short-term rentals in Aarhus 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: No license; CPR registration required. The associated permit fees are None for individuals.
Short-term rental operators in Aarhus should be aware of these tax obligations: Per national rules. Yes (Skat reporting).
Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Aarhus include: Primary residence requirement: 70-day cap applies to primary residence. Rental day cap: 70 nights/year (national baseline).
Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Aarhus: Building/HOA restrictions may apply. Insurance: Not mandated.
Hosts who fail to comply with Aarhus's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Raised fines per 2026 political agreement.
Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Aarhus: Set to gain power to require Airbnb data and order listing removal under 2026 agreement.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗Airbnb and short-term rentals are legal in Aarhus but subject to restrictions. Hosts must comply with local permit requirements and zoning rules. Targeted alongside Copenhagen for stronger enforcement of illegal rentals
Yes. Aarhus requires the following for short-term rental operation: No license; CPR registration required.
Short-term rental hosts in Aarhus are subject to the following tax obligations: Per national rules.
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Aarhus may face enforcement. Raised fines per 2026 political agreement.
Named with Copenhagen as a city getting expanded crackdown powers
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