Short-term rental requirements

Definition of short-term rental

Private accommodation means temporary short-term tourist accommodation in at least one and no more than four accommodation units in a family house, apartment building or recreational property. Certain requirements must also be met.

• Property approval for use: A property intended for short-term accommodation must be properly approved for use and meet all residential and safety requirements.

• Property ownership: The operator of short-term accommodation must own the property. If a tenant wishes to operate short-term accommodation, they must have the owner's consent.

Trade licence for operating short-term rentals

Operating a short-term rental requires authorisation in the field of accommodation services. This is an unregulated trade for which no specific education or qualification is required. However, setting up this trade involves certain administration and an obligation to pay regular fees and taxes, but only if income exceeds the specified threshold.

Registration of foreign nationals

Short-term rental operators are required to report stays by foreign nationals in the Czech Republic on a regular basis. Specifically, within three days of accommodating a foreign national, details of the stay and the individual must be reported to the Foreign Police in writing or electronically. The process includes obtaining the accommodated person's travel document and completing and signing a registration form.

Planned regulation of short-term rentals

Regulation of short-term rentals is being discussed by the European Commission. The amendment is likely to clarify the nature of this type of accommodation and set out rules for providing it. Various scenarios are being considered to improve transparency in this area of private accommodation.

Under one proposed scenario, each operator would receive a unique registration number, allowing authorities to monitor compliance with the rules more effectively. If irregularities were identified, authorities would be able to suspend the registration. There is also discussion of an obligation to share accommodation occupancy data regularly. At the same time, compliance with night-time quiet hours and order in common areas should be monitored more strictly. The exact wording of the legislative amendment is not yet known, but it is advisable to prepare for it so that the forthcoming summer season is smooth and trouble-free.