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Stockholm short-term rental rules (2026)

Sweden
Conditional
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

CONDITIONALShort-term stays

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.

No city STR licence or night 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)
Primary residence
Not required

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Longer stays fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

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

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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Guest registration

In Sweden, 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 Stockholm rules

14 rules on record for Stockholm. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: stockholm.se (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Stockholm?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. No city STR licence or night cap.

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

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

Can I rent for longer stays in Stockholm?

Longer stays fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. The line here isn't a set number of nights; the full report explains where it falls. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Do hosts in Stockholm have to register their guests?

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

When were the Stockholm rules last checked?

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

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