Market overview
Allowed, with material limits.
Governed by Act No. 85/2007 on Restaurants, Accommodation and Entertainment; the '90/2M rule'.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Yes, with material limits. Governed by Act No. 85/2007 on Restaurants, Accommodation and Entertainment; the '90/2M rule'.
Yes: 90 nights a year.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Iceland (nationwide) on 6 Nov 2026.
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