From January 1, 2027, Slovakia will change the rules for those who rent out housing through Airbnb or Booking.com. The government is launching a mandatory registry to bring this business out of the shadows. If you rent an apartment, house, or room for a short term, you will have to register, otherwise — a fine.
What changes for landlords?
Short-term housing rental will no longer be anonymous. From January 1, 2027, a new law on the registry with clear rules for owners will come into effect. If you are only planning to rent out housing, you will need to register in the system before accepting your first guest. Those who are already renting will be given time to register until February 28, 2027.
Each of your rental properties will receive a unique registration number. If this number is not in your listing on Airbnb or Booking.com, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Slovak Republic will have the right to demand that the platform remove it.
Access to data and privacy
The public registry will show the address of your housing, its type, and when it is available for rent. At the same time, your personal and tax data will be seen only by ministry and tax office employees.
Thanks to the registry, the authorities will be able to track how many apartments have switched from long-term rental to short-term rental, and will also more easily control the payment of local taxes.
Strict fines for violations
Serious fines are provided for failure to register. If you rent housing as a fyzická osoba (natural person — an individual, including a sole trader), the fine will be from 100 to 1,000 euros. For entrepreneurs and companies — from 1,000 to 3,000 euros. The biggest penalty awaits intermediary platforms — from 3,000 to 30,000 euros. For repeated violations, the maximum fine amount doubles.
What does this mean for Ukrainians in Slovakia?
If you rent housing through Airbnb, Booking.com, or similar services, you will have to register in the new state registry. This rule applies to everyone: private individuals, entrepreneurs, and companies. If you do not do this, you can get a large fine.
The new law gives the state more control over the market, but local authorities will not yet be able to limit the number of rental days per year or completely ban Airbnb in certain areas. For this to be possible, another law must be adopted in Slovakia.
