| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Restricted — rules apply |
| Permit / License Required | No license; CPR registration required |
| Tax Rate | Per national rules (tax-free allowance then capital income tax) |
| Night / Day Cap | 70 nights/year for entire home (not raised to 100) |
| Minimum Stay | None citywide |
| Permit Fee | None for individuals |
| Penalties | Fines, back taxes; 2026 agreement gives municipality power to order listing removal/blocking |
| Primary Residence Required | 70-day cap applies to primary residence; room-only (host present) unlimited |
Short-term rentals in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen should be aware of these tax obligations: Per national rules (tax-free allowance then capital income tax). Yes (automatic Skat reporting).
Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Copenhagen include: Primary residence requirement: 70-day cap applies to primary residence; room-only (host present) unlimited. Rental day cap: 70 nights/year for entire home (not raised to 100). Minimum stay: None citywide.
Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Copenhagen: Many buildings/HOAs forbid STR; aparthotels classified as hotels exempt. Insurance: Not mandated.
Hosts who fail to comply with Copenhagen's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Fines, back taxes; 2026 agreement gives municipality power to order listing removal/blocking.
Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Copenhagen: Airbnb auto-blocks bookings beyond 70-day cap; new rules require data-sharing on 'shadow hotels'.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗Airbnb and short-term rentals are legal in Copenhagen but subject to restrictions. Hosts must comply with local permit requirements and zoning rules. Building bylaws (ejerforening) may impose stricter limits than national cap
Yes. Copenhagen requires the following for short-term rental operation: No license; CPR registration required.
Short-term rental hosts in Copenhagen are subject to the following tax obligations: Per national rules (tax-free allowance then capital income tax).
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Copenhagen may face enforcement. Fines, back taxes; 2026 agreement gives municipality power to order listing removal/blocking.
Enforcement focused on commercial-scale 'shadow hotel' operators
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