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Copenhagen short-term rental rules (2026)

Capital Region · Denmark
Restricted
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

RESTRICTEDShort-term stays

Allowed, with material limits.

National rules apply in Copenhagen with no local increase: 30 days a year letting your whole home yourself, 70 through a reporting platform.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

Licence
None
but hosts must register (for tax)
Night cap
30 days a year

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Longer stays fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

The line here isn't a set number of nights; the full report explains where it falls.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Copenhagen rules

16 rules on record for Copenhagen, 4 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: kk.dk (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Copenhagen?

Yes, with material limits. National rules apply in Copenhagen with no local increase: 30 days a year letting your whole home yourself, 70 through a reporting platform.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Copenhagen?

No short-term rental licence is needed, but hosts must register, for the local tax, before they start. The full rules say how.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Copenhagen?

Yes: 30 days a year.

Can I rent for longer stays in Copenhagen?

Longer stays fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. The line here isn't a set number of nights; the full report explains where it falls. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Copenhagen rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Copenhagen on 6 Nov 2026.

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