Dusseldorf

For individuals hosting homes in Düsseldorf, this article provides targeted information on applicable local regulations. As emphasized in the OH-Stay.com article "Hosting in Germany," it is the responsibility of each host to independently verify and comply with all relevant obligations. This document serves only as an introductory reference and is not exhaustive, nor does it replace professional legal or tax advice. Hosts are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with current laws and procedures. In cases of uncertainty or complexity, contacting the City of Düsseldorf directly or consulting a local professional (such as a lawyer or tax advisor) is recommended.

Some of the laws in Düsseldorf can be complex. For detailed guidance, contact the Housing Supervisory Office (Wohnungsaufsichtsamt) or seek advice from a local attorney or tax professional.

Regulations for Rentals

Düsseldorf introduced regulations for short-term accommodation rentals on October 4, 2019.

Residential Space Definition

Any space within city limits that is objectively suitable and subjectively intended for residential use is classified as residential space.

Permit Requirements

A permit from the Housing Supervisory Office is required to rent out residential space on a short-term basis for more than 90 days per calendar year. Exemptions apply — for example, students may rent out space for up to 180 days per calendar year without a permit.

Registration Obligations

Since July 1, 2022, tenants and owners renting residential space short-term must display a registration number (Wohnraum-Identitätsnummer) online, regardless of the number of days rented per year. The number can be applied for via the NRW Construction Portal online service.

Notification Obligations

Hosts must report each occupancy no later than the 10th day after the rental begins. Notifications are submitted through the same online service used to obtain the registration number. Commercial listings are not required to keep an occupancy calendar.

Obligations to Display Company Details

Instead of a registration number, hosts may publish company details (imprint) if they rent out:

Non-residential space
Residential space long term (minimum of three months)
Residential space short-term, if they are not the tenant or owner

This option is commonly used by business operators such as management companies, B&Bs, serviced apartments, and hotels.

Entering Your Registration Number or Imprint on OH-Stay.com

To comply with these requirements, follow these steps in your OH-Stay.com host account:

Log into your OH-Stay.com account.
Go to “Manage Listings” and select the listing that requires a registration number.
Navigate to “Policies and Rules → Laws and Regulations” and enter your registration number under “Regulations.”
Repeat this process for each additional listing.

Accommodation Tax

Since January 2024, Düsseldorf has levied a local tourist tax (Beherbergungssteuer) of €3 per overnight stay for each accommodation guest.

Exemptions include:

Stays by persons under 18
Stays related to school trips, including accompanying persons
Stays starting from the 22nd overnight stay onward

More details are available on Düsseldorf’s official administration website.

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