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Hosting in Frankfurt

This guide provides information for individuals hosting homes in Frankfurt. Hosts must independently verify and comply with all relevant obligations. This article is a reference and not a substitute for professional legal or tax advice. For complex situations, contact Frankfurt’s building supervision department or a local advisor.

Vacation Rental Regulations

Frankfurt has regulations governing the use of residential spaces as vacation rentals. The Holiday Apartment Statutes outline rules for short-term rentals, permit applications, and related requirements.

Permits

Short-term rentals are generally subject to a permit from the building supervision department. Permits are available under the following circumstances:

  • Renting an entire primary residence for temporary accommodation on a daily or weekly basis for less than 8 weeks per year.

  • Renting an individual room or sleeping space within a primary residence.

Hosts must be able to demonstrate compliance with these rules if requested by the building supervision department. Alternatively, a permit may be granted in exchange for a compensation payment, without the restrictions above. Authorities may also issue permits for a limited period or include specific conditions.

  • Permit applications are acknowledged in writing.

  • The department has one month to decide; if no decision is made within that month, the permit is deemed granted.

Further details can be found on the City of Frankfurt’s official regulations page.

Tourism Tax

Frankfurt implemented a tourism tax (Tourismusbeitragssatzung) on January 1, 2018. Since October 2024, all non-residents staying in Frankfurt for a fee are required to pay the tax. Non-residents include anyone without a main or secondary residence in Frankfurt. This includes business travelers.

The current rate is 2.00 € per person per night. OH-Stay.com automatically collects and forwards this tax on behalf of hosts. It is listed separately on guest invoices and included in the total amount.

 

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