Düsseldorf

Germany
Conditional
Last updated: 2026-10-10  ·  Last verified: 2026-10-13  ·  Region: International

At a Glance — Düsseldorf Airbnb & STR Rules

RuleDetails
Regulatory StatusConditional
Permit / License RequiredYes. Every short-term rental must be reported to the city (Anzeigepflicht), even under the 90-day limit, and gets a Wohnraum-Identitätsnummer (WRID).
Tax RateBeherbergungssteuer of EUR 3 per person per night since 1 January 2024. Business and leisure guests both pay. Under-18s and school and youth trips are
Night / Day CapShort-term letting is permit-free for up to 90 days per calendar year (up to 180 days for students). Longer letting needs a permit. The NRW service po
Permit FeeIssuing the registration number is free (NRW service portal). Permit fees: Unknown.
PenaltiesFailing to report can be fined (amount not stated by the city). The NRW/FIM service portal lists fines of up to EUR 500,000 for unauthorized misuse of
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Düsseldorf Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

Düsseldorf Short-Term Rental Regulations Overview

Short-term rental regulations in Düsseldorf have a status of Conditional as of 2026. Hosts operating on Airbnb, VRBO, or other vacation rental platforms must obtain proper licensing: Yes. Every short-term rental must be reported to the city (Anzeigepflicht), even under the 90-day limit, and gets a Wohnraum-Identitätsnummer (WRID). Each flat needs its own notice. A permit from the . The associated permit fees are Issuing the registration number is free (NRW service portal). Permit fees: Unknown..

Tax Requirements for Airbnb Hosts in Düsseldorf

Short-term rental operators in Düsseldorf should be aware of these tax obligations: Beherbergungssteuer of EUR 3 per person per night since 1 January 2024. Business and leisure guests both pay. Under-18s and school and youth trips are exempt. Stays are taxed for a maximum of 21 nights.. Yes. Private rooms and flats are lodging businesses under the Beherbergungssteuer ordinance..

Hosting Rules and Restrictions in Düsseldorf

Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Düsseldorf include: Rental day cap: Short-term letting is permit-free for up to 90 days per calendar year (up to 180 days for students). Longer letting need.

Zoning and Location Requirements in Düsseldorf

Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Düsseldorf: Not yet researched. Density rules: Not yet researched. Insurance: Not yet researched.

Penalties for Non-Compliance in Düsseldorf

Hosts who fail to comply with Düsseldorf's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Failing to report can be fined (amount not stated by the city). The NRW/FIM service portal lists fines of up to EUR 500,000 for unauthorized misuse of housing..

Platform Obligations in Düsseldorf

Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Düsseldorf: Since 1 July 2022 every online or print listing for a short-term rental must show the WRID, and portals may not publish listings without it. From 1 July 2026 the WRID format changed: the prefix '006' .

Full Regulatory Details

Regulatory Status
Conditional
License / Registration
Yes. Every short-term rental must be reported to the city (Anzeigepflicht), even under the 90-day limit, and gets a Wohnraum-Identitätsnummer (WRID). Each flat needs its own notice. A permit from the Amt für Wohnungswesen is needed beyond 90 days a year.
Tax Registration
Yes. Private rooms and flats are lodging businesses under the Beherbergungssteuer ordinance.
Permit Fee
Issuing the registration number is free (NRW service portal). Permit fees: Unknown.
Night / Day Cap
Short-term letting is permit-free for up to 90 days per calendar year (up to 180 days for students). Longer letting needs a permit. The NRW service portal says such permits are granted only in exceptional cases.
Tax Rate
Beherbergungssteuer of EUR 3 per person per night since 1 January 2024. Business and leisure guests both pay. Under-18s and school and youth trips are exempt. Stays are taxed for a maximum of 21 nights.
Zoning Restrictions
Not yet researched
Density Rules
Not yet researched
Insurance Required
Not yet researched
Platform Obligations
Since 1 July 2022 every online or print listing for a short-term rental must show the WRID, and portals may not publish listings without it. From 1 July 2026 the WRID format changed: the prefix '006' is replaced by 'DEU-05111000'.
Compliance Notes
Before listing, report the flat to the city online and get a Wohnraum-Identitätsnummer. Show it in every ad. Short-term letting is allowed without a permit for up to 90 days a year (180 for students). Beyond that you need a permit, which is rarely granted. Hosts also collect EUR 3 per guest per night in Beherbergungssteuer, for up to 21 nights.
Effective Date
2022-07-01
Key Notes
WRID registration required for all short-term rentals; 90 days per year without a permit (180 for students); EUR 3 per person per night lodging tax.
Penalties
Failing to report can be fined (amount not stated by the city). The NRW/FIM service portal lists fines of up to EUR 500,000 for unauthorized misuse of housing.
Additional Context
Düsseldorf's Satzung zum Schutz und Erhalt von Wohnraum (Stadtrecht 64.102) is in the version of 10 March 2022 and is based on the NRW Wohnraumstärkungsgesetz. The Beherbergungssteuer ordinance was adopted on 15 June 2023 and published in Amtsblatt 31/2023. The responsible office is the Amt für Wohnungswesen, Fachbereich Wohnungsaufsicht.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Airbnb legal in Düsseldorf?

Short-term rental regulations in Düsseldorf have a status of: Conditional. Before listing, report the flat to the city online and get a Wohnraum-Identitätsnummer. Show it in every ad. Short-term letting is allowed without a permit for up to 90 days a year (180 for students).

Do you need a permit for Airbnb in Düsseldorf?

Yes. Düsseldorf requires the following for short-term rental operation: Yes. Every short-term rental must be reported to the city (Anzeigepflicht), even under the 90-day limit, and gets a Wohnraum-Identitätsnummer (WRID). Each flat needs its own notice. A permit from the Amt für Wohnungswesen is needed beyond 90 days a year..

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Düsseldorf?

Short-term rental hosts in Düsseldorf are subject to the following tax obligations: Beherbergungssteuer of EUR 3 per person per night since 1 January 2024. Business and leisure guests both pay. Under-18s and school and youth trips are exempt. Stays are taxed for a maximum of 21 nights..

What are the penalties for illegal Airbnb hosting in Düsseldorf?

Hosts who operate without proper permits in Düsseldorf may face enforcement. Failing to report can be fined (amount not stated by the city). The NRW/FIM service portal lists fines of up to EUR 500,000 for unauthorized misuse of housing..

What are the key STR compliance requirements in Düsseldorf?

WRID registration required for all short-term rentals; 90 days per year without a permit (180 for students); EUR 3 per person per night lodging tax.

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