Greek Regulations on Short-Term Rentals (STR)

What are the latest changes to Greek STR regulations?

In 2024, the Greek government introduced new regulations affecting the Short-Term Rentals (STR) sector. The main changes include:

• The Vagrancy Fee (0.5%): This fee supports the development and maintenance of infrastructure and public goods in the tourism industry.
• The Climate Resilience Fee: This fee funds environmental protection initiatives and resilience against the climate crisis. For detailed information, visit the official AADE Climate Resilience Fee page.
• Registration for hosts with 3+ properties: If you manage three or more properties, you must register as a business or legal entity.

How do I know if I need to comply with these changes?

If you lease your property in Greece for short-term rentals, these regulations apply to you. All check-ins from 2024 onwards are affected, regardless of when the booking was made.

Which bookings are affected by the new fees?

All check-ins from 2024 onwards are subject to the new Greek STR regulations, regardless of the original booking date.

Who is responsible for paying the Vagrancy and Climate Resilience Fees?

As the host, you are responsible for remitting both fees to the authorities.

• The Climate Resilience Fee is collected from your guests and must be listed as an additional fee on your property listing.
• The Vagrancy Fee is not directly charged to guests. It is calculated from the booking value and is borne by you as an additional cost.

How should I inform guests about the Climate Resilience Fee?

Contact your guests directly through your preferred communication channel and inform them about the exact fee amount and available payment methods such as cash, bank transfer, or PayPal.

What actions do I need to take to update my properties?

Ensure the Climate Resilience Fee is correctly configured for every property with the rates set by the Greek government. Keep in mind that Holidu's configuration allows only one standard fee for the whole year, not different fees per check-in month. For configuration assistance, contact the Holidu support team.

For the specific fee rates that apply to your property and season, check the official AADE website.

I have 3 or more properties on Holidu. What do I need to do?

Consult your local tax advisor about registration requirements for managing multiple properties.

If registration is required, you have two options:

• As an individual company: Your name remains your business's legal name on Holidu.
• As a legal entity: A new legal name may be required, which means a new Holidu account and property migration. This process does not affect existing bookings, billing, or payment details.

Where can I find more information about Greek STR regulations?

For comprehensive information about the new regulations, visit the official Greek government AADE page on Climate Resilience Fees.