New Short-Term Rental Regulations in Greece.
As of October 1, 2025, Greece will implement comprehensive regulations for short-term rental properties, aiming to standardize the sector and ensure safety and quality for both guests and hosts. These changes are outlined in the new legislation passed by the Greek Parliament, which includes provisions from Law 4446/2016 and Law 4067/2012.
Key Requirements for Short-Term Rentals
Under the new law, short-term rental properties must meet several operational standards:
- Primary Use and Basic Amenities: Properties must be classified as primary-use spaces with natural lighting, ventilation, and functional air conditioning.
- Liability Insurance: Hosts are required to secure civil liability insurance to cover potential damages or accidents during a guest’s stay.
- Safety Certifications: Properties must have a certified declaration from a licensed electrician, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, circuit breakers, and visible emergency exit signs.
- Health and Safety Measures: A valid pest control certificate, a first-aid kit, and a displayed emergency contact guide are mandatory.
These measures aim to enhance the safety and quality of short-term rental properties, ensuring they meet comparable standards to other forms of accommodation like hotels.
Fire safety
Impact on Property Types
The new legislation also addresses the use of certain property types for short-term rentals:
Basements and Semi-Basements: Properties that lack adequate natural light and ventilation, such as windowless basements, will be removed from short-term rental platforms starting October 2025.
Renovated Properties: A last-minute amendment to the law allows renovated properties, such as former warehouses or industrial spaces, to continue being offered as short-term rentals, provided they meet the new standards.
Real estate that meets the new requirements-has smoke and fire safety sensors
Registration and Compliance
Property owners must register their short-term rental properties in the Short-Term Rental Property Registry through the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE). Failure to register or comply with the new regulations can result in significant penalties:
Fines: Non-compliance carries a €5,000 fine. Repeat offences within a year of the initial violation will result in doubled (€10,000) and then quadrupled (€20,000) fines.
To facilitate compliance, the AADE has adapted its electronic platform, and inspections will be conducted by joint teams from the Ministry of Tourism and the AADE. Property owners must fully cooperate with these inspections and provide all necessary certifications related to electrical safety, liability insurance, and sanitation.
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Property check
Overall
These new regulations mark a significant shift in the Greek short-term rental market, emphasizing safety, quality, and compliance. Property owners should take immediate action to ensure their properties meet the updated standards to avoid penalties and continue operating legally.
