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Biel/Bienne short-term rental rules (2026)

Bern · Switzerland
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Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

Biel has no licence or night cap for holiday lets.

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)

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The full Biel/Bienne rules

9 rules on record for Biel/Bienne, 9 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: biel-bienne.tlex.ch (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Biel/Bienne?

Yes. Biel has no licence or night cap for holiday lets.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Biel/Bienne?

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

When were the Biel/Bienne rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Biel/Bienne on 6 Nov 2026.

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