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Switzerland nationwide short-term rental rules (2026)

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Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

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

There is no single Swiss short-term rental law.

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

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The full Switzerland (nationwide) rules

16 rules on record for Switzerland (nationwide). Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: estv.admin.ch (official), checked 17 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Switzerland (nationwide)?

Yes. There is no single Swiss short-term rental law.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Switzerland (nationwide)?

No short-term rental licence is required on our records.

When were the Switzerland (nationwide) rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Switzerland (nationwide) on 17 Oct 2026.

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