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Allowed, with material limits.
Since 1 September 2026, commercial short-term rentals in Zurich (flats let regularly for under a year by owners who do not live there) no longer count as housing in the zoning code.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Source: stadt-zuerich.ch (official), checked 28 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes, with material limits. Since 1 September 2026, commercial short-term rentals in Zurich (flats let regularly for under a year by owners who do not live there) no longer count as housing in the zoning code.
No short-term rental licence is required on our records.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Zurich on 28 Oct 2026.
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