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Bergen short-term rental rules (2026)

Vestland · Norway
Restricted
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 31 nights

Allowed, with material limits.

~3,100 listings; borettslag 30-day cap is 3x stricter than condo 90-day cap.

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

Licence
None
but hosts must register (for tax)
Night cap
90 days a year

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

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.

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Bergen?

Yes, with material limits. ~3,100 listings; borettslag 30-day cap is 3x stricter than condo 90-day cap.

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

No short-term rental licence is needed, but hosts must register, for the local tax, before they start. The full rules say how.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Bergen?

Yes: 90 days a year.

Can I rent for longer stays in Bergen?

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Bergen rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Bergen on 6 Nov 2026.

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