The short-term rental market in Greece is set to face new legal requirements as the country’s Ministry of Tourism moves forward with regulations impacting property owners who use platforms like Airbnb.
The new legislation is to introduce criteria that include minimum property size, a prohibition on basement rentals, fire safety measures, mandatory disinfections, and liability insurance.
Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni presented the new regulations during a cabinet meeting, outlining the ministry’s proposed bill targeting Airbnb properties. The legislation aims to establish clear operational and safety standards, with the implementation of monitoring mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance.
The government’s intention is for these measures to be enforced by the coming tourist season as part of a broader goal to bring enhanced safety and quality standards to the short-term rental market.
Under the proposed law, properties available for short-term rental (Airbnb) will need…