Know where you stand
What do you need to arrange to rent out your vacation home?
Registration, nights cap, tourist tax, and the higher VAT since 2026: the rules differ by municipality. Pick your municipality and see what to watch for. If your municipality is not listed, you get the four points to check everywhere.
Which rules apply to your rental?
Choose your municipality and see at a glance what to watch for: registration, nights cap, tourist tax, and VAT since 2026.
Note: this is an indication to help you get started, not legal or tax advice. Rules and rates change per municipality and per year. Always check the current rules with your own municipality and your VAT situation with your accountant before you rent out.
Know the rules and want to go further? Read what Airbnb really costs you or how to set up your own website alongside your Airbnb listing .
Frequently asked questions
About the rules
Do I need a registration number to rent out my property?
That depends on your municipality. More and more municipalities require a registration number or permit for tourist rentals, and platforms like Airbnb must remove listings without a valid number. Pick your municipality in the checker or search your municipality's website for 'tourist rental'.
Does the nights cap also apply to my standalone vacation home?
Usually not. The nights cap applies to renting out your own home (your primary residence). A standalone recreational unit, such as a separate vacation home or a converted outbuilding, falls outside that in most municipalities and can be rented out year round. Check your own situation with your municipality.
Do I need to collect tourist tax?
Almost every tourist municipality levies tourist tax. You collect it from your guest and remit it to the municipality. The rate differs by municipality and by year, so ask your municipality for the current rate and filing rules.
What changed with VAT since 2026?
VAT on accommodation went from 9 to 21 percent as of January 1, 2026. This only affects you if you are VAT liable. Many small operators fall under the small business scheme and do not charge VAT. Have your accountant determine what applies to you, once.
Is this checker legally binding?
No. The checker gives an indication to point you in the right direction, not legal or tax advice. Rules and rates change by municipality and by year. Always check the current rules with your own municipality and your VAT situation with your accountant before you rent out your property.
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