Greek Regulations on Short-Term Rentals (STR)

In 2024, the Greek government introduced new regulations affecting the Short-Term Rentals (STR) sector. Below are answers to the most common questions to help you adjust to these changes.

What are the latest changes?

The Greek government has implemented three key regulatory changes:

• 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. View official details here.
• 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 changes apply to you regardless of your property count or booking volume.

Which bookings are affected?

All check-ins from 2024 onwards are affected by these regulations, regardless of when the booking was made.

Who pays 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 your guests. It is calculated from the booking value and is borne by you as an additional cost.

How do 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 payment method accepted (cash, bank transfer, PayPal, etc.). This is particularly important for guests who were not informed at the time of booking.

What actions are needed to update my properties?

Follow these steps to ensure compliance:

• Ensure the Climate Resilience Fee is correctly configured for every property with the updated rates set by the government. Contact the Holidu Assistant for configuration support.
• Review the official fee details, as the Climate Resilience Fee depends on each property and season.
• Note that Holidu's configuration only allows one standard fee for the whole year. It is not possible to set different fees per check-in month.

I have 3 or more properties on Holidu. Do I need to register as a business?

Yes, consult your local tax advisor about registration requirements for managing multiple properties.

If registration is needed:

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

Where can I get more information about Greek STR regulations?

For comprehensive information about these regulations, please visit the official page of the Greek government (AADE) here or consult the detailed fee documentation.