| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Restricted — rules apply |
| Permit / License Required | Yes – AMA; new AMAs frozen in city center |
| Tax Rate | Same as national |
| Night / Day Cap | Same as national (60-day threshold) |
| Minimum Stay | Same as national |
| Permit Fee | Same as national |
| Penalties | Same as national (€5,000–€20,000) |
| Primary Residence Required | Same as national |
Short-term rentals in Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia 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: Yes – AMA; new AMAs frozen in city center. The associated permit fees are Same as national.
Short-term rental operators in Thessaloniki should be aware of these tax obligations: Same as national. Yes – same as national.
Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Thessaloniki include: Primary residence requirement: Same as national. Rental day cap: Same as national (60-day threshold). Minimum stay: Same as national.
Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Thessaloniki: Freeze on new AMAs in First Municipal Community (historic/commercial center: Aristotelous Square, Egnatia, Tsimiski). Density rules: One-year suspension of new registrations from March 1 2026 (extendable). Insurance: Yes – same as national.
Hosts who fail to comply with Thessaloniki's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Same as national (€5,000–€20,000).
Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Thessaloniki: Same as national.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗Airbnb and short-term rentals are legal in Thessaloniki but subject to restrictions. Hosts must comply with local permit requirements and zoning rules. First geographic expansion of policy beyond Athens; targets ~4,800 of city's ~7,500 listings
Yes. Thessaloniki requires the following for short-term rental operation: Yes – AMA; new AMAs frozen in city center.
Short-term rental hosts in Thessaloniki are subject to the following tax obligations: Same as national.
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Thessaloniki may face enforcement. Same as national (€5,000–€20,000).
Owners could secure AMAs until end of February 2026
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