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Denmark nationwide short-term rental rules (2026)

Restricted
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Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 days

Allowed, with material limits.

Denmark limits holiday letting of your own whole home to 30 days a year, or 70 days through a platform that reports to the tax agency (up to 100 days in about 20 municipalities that chose this).

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

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Proposals and rules that are not in force yet. They don’t change Denmark (nationwide)’s status above until they take effect.

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The full Denmark (nationwide) rules

16 rules on record for Denmark (nationwide), 5 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: plst.dk (official), checked 4 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Denmark (nationwide)?

Yes, with material limits. Denmark limits holiday letting of your own whole home to 30 days a year, or 70 days through a platform that reports to the tax agency (up to 100 days in about 20 municipalities that chose this).

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Denmark (nationwide)?

No short-term rental licence is required on our records.

When were the Denmark (nationwide) rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Denmark (nationwide) on 4 Nov 2026.

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