Greek Regulations on Short-Term Rentals (STR)

Greek Regulations on Short-Term Rentals (STR)

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

What are the latest changes?

• The Vagrancy Fee (0.5%): This fee supports the development and maintenance of the infrastructure and public goods in the tourism industry.
• The Climate Resilience Fee ( details here ): This fee funds environmental protection initiatives and building resilience against the climate crisis.
• 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.

Which bookings are affected?

All check-ins in 2024 and beyond, 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 should be collected from your guests, and it is crucial to list it as an additional fee on your property listing.
• The Vagrancy Fee is not directly charged to your guests. The fee is calculated from the booking value, and should be borne by you as an additional cost.

I have guests who were not informed of the Climate Resilience Fee at the time of booking. How can I inform them?

• Please contact and inform your guests directly by your preferred means and inform them about the exact fee and payment method (cash, bank transfer, PayPal, etc.).

What actions are needed to update my properties?

• Please ensure that the Climate Resilience Fee is correctly configured for every property with the updated rates imposed by the government. For questions regarding the configuration, please contact our customer support.
• The Climate Resilience Fee depends on each property and season, for details please click here .
• Please note that the Holidu 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 do anything else?

Consult with your local tax advisor about registration requirements.

If registration is needed:

• As an Individual Company, your name remains your business' legal name on Holidu.
• As a Legal Entity , a new legal name might be required, necessitating a new Holidu account and property migration. This migration will not affect existing bookings, billing, or payment details.

If I still have questions, where can I get more information?

For further information related to these changes, please visit the official page of the Greek government (AADE) here .

We hope you find this guide helpful and straightforward. Thank you for being a valued host