Airbnb rules in Vienna 2026: licensing, night caps, registration

Quick answer

From mid-2024, STR in residential-zoned buildings in Vienna is capped at 90 nights/year unless the building is rezoned for short-term use. Effectively closes most of Vienna's central apartment stock to non-resident STR.

Vienna short-let rules at a glance

Licence requiredNo

Registration requiredYes

Host must be presentNo

Planning permission requiredYes

Annual night cap90 nights

Regulatory riskHigh

Last verifiedJuly 2026

Worst-case scenario

Rezoning is rarely granted; non-compliant operators face fines and listing takedowns.

How Vienna's rules shape the market

There are currently 8,394 active short-term-rental listings operating in Vienna (of 12,982 total). Median occupancy across those is 21.4%. The median nightly rate is £106. At that rate, the 90-night cap puts a ceiling of about £9,525 a year on gross revenue for an uncapped-by-licence listing.

FAQ

Do I need a license to run an Airbnb in Vienna?

Vienna does not require a license, but hosts must register their short-term rental with the city.

How many nights can I rent my Airbnb in Vienna?

Vienna caps short-term rentals at 90 nights per year for entire homes.

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Source: https://www.wien.gv.at/stadtentwicklung/recht/bauen/bauordnung/ · Last verified July 2026