Rules for rent rental in Vienna: strict controls announced!

The city of Vienna has taken a clear course in the fight against the illegal short -term rental of apartments. According to the new amendment to the building regulations, which came into force on July 1, 2024, rentals of more than 90 days a year are only allowed under strict requirements. This includes not only an exemption, but also the approval of all apartment owners. This regulation is intended to ensure that urgently needed living space is not withdrawn from the market and was a reaction to the international trend towards short -term rental, as Vice Mayor Kathrin Gaál emphasizes. In 2024, 709 applications were already submitted to such permits, while 337 advertisements for illegal rental (MA 37) are stacked by reported.

Most ads come from the 2nd district with 44 reports, followed by the 1st district with 33 and the 3rd district with 28. In order to check the violation of the new regulations, the authorities rely on internet research and personal checks. "During our controls, we sometimes discover entire houses that are illegally rented out as holiday apartments. There are often clear indications such as their own reception," said Günter Nast, head of the control short -term rentals. With these measures, the city of Vienna pursues the goal of protecting the original thoughts of private rental and at the same time contaminating the abuse by commercial operators, so