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Amsterdam short-term rental rules (2026)

Noord-Holland · Netherlands
Restricted
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

RESTRICTEDShort-term stays

Allowed, with material limits.

Main residents only, with a permit, a registration number and a notice before each rental; 30 nights a year, or 15 in eight central neighbourhoods since April 2026; maximum 4 guests; 12.5% tourist tax; no holiday rental…

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

Licence
Required
Primary residence
Required
Night cap
30 nights a year

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RESTRICTEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Longer stays are only partly open here: some are limited to certain tenants, buildings or areas.

The line here isn't a set number of nights; the full report explains where it falls.

These stays need their own registration or permit.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

On the horizon

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

Neighborhoods covered

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Guest registration

In the Netherlands, whether hosts must record or report guests depends on the region, the city or the type of host.

Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.

The full Amsterdam rules

17 rules on record for Amsterdam, 2 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: amsterdam.nl (official), checked 5 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Amsterdam?

Yes, with material limits. Main residents only, with a permit, a registration number and a notice before each rental; 30 nights a year, or 15 in eight central neighbourhoods since April 2026; maximum 4 guests; 12.5% tourist tax; no holiday rental…

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Amsterdam?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Amsterdam?

Yes: 30 nights a year.

Can I rent for longer stays in Amsterdam?

Longer stays are only partly open here: some are limited to certain tenants, buildings or areas. The line here isn't a set number of nights; the full report explains where it falls. These stays need their own registration or permit. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Do hosts in Amsterdam have to register their guests?

In the Netherlands, whether hosts must record or report guests depends on the region, the city or the type of host.

When were the Amsterdam rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Amsterdam on 5 Nov 2026.

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