Short Term Rentals in Greece

Ministry of Tourism – New Circular on Short-Term Rental Properties

The Ministry of Tourism issued circular 19231/19.09.2025, which was also communicated to the Association of Short-Term Rental Property Companies (Stama Greece).This document specifies the standards that short-term rental properties must meet as of October 1st, 2025, in implementation of Article 3 of Law 5170/2025. The circular applies both to properties already registered in the Short-Term…Read More→

New Framework for Short-Term Rentals Starting October 1

As of October 1, a revised framework for short-term rentals will come into effect. Under the new rules, properties that have not been officially classified as “primary use” will no longer be allowed to appear on digital rental platforms. The Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni, emphasized that no further extensions will be granted, since a…Read More→

Short-Term Rentals: Myths and Reality

Short-term rentals have been at the center of heated debates in recent years. They are often blamed for distorting the housing market, putting pressure on infrastructure, or creating “unfair competition” against hotels. However, the picture presented does not fully reflect reality. Below are the key arguments and available data. The Myth of “Thousands of Properties”…Read More→

Unfair and Contradictory: The €600 Annual Levy on Short-Term Rentals

The Association of Short-Term Rental Property Companies (Stama Greece) has strongly opposed the recent legislative proposal imposing a €600 annual fee per property on short-term rental management companies. The measure is described as unjust, illogical, and legally questionable, as it creates a new financial burden on the sector at a time when other professionals are…Read More→

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