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Is Airbnb Legal in Hungary? 2026 Rules, Permits & Taxes
Airbnb is legal in Hungary for registered hosts: notify the local notary, get an NTAK number and a free star rating. No national night cap, but Budapest bars new registrations to 31 Dec 2026 and District VI bans rentals.1,9,13,26
From 25 official sources and 3 Airbnb help pages. Not legal advice.
The short answer
Hungary Airbnb Rules in Brief
- Notification to the notary, NTAK registration and the star classification cost nothing; the NTAK number must appear on every listing.
- No national cap on nights, but a municipality can set a yearly day limit, and Budapest District VI set it to 0 from 1 January 2026.
- Budapest: no new private or other accommodation can be registered through 31 December 2026, and a sale cannot be re-registered to the buyer in that period.
- Local tourist tax of up to 4% of the price or a flat HUF 400 to 750 per adult per night, plus 5% VAT above the HUF 20 million small-business threshold.
At a glance
Hungary Airbnb Rules at a Glance
- Notification required
- Yes
- Taxes on a stay
- No tourist tax
- Fine for hosting without a permit
- HUF 200,000
- Next rule change
- Dec 31, 2026
The rules in brief
The rules a Hungary host meets first, each linked to the ordinance, statute or official page it comes from. Details and exceptions follow below.
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Permit | Notify the notary before starting1,13 |
| Who can host | Any private person or sole trader1 |
| Where | Budapest District V: 5% of units13 |
| Building rules | Proof of title and co-owner consent2 |
| Night cap | No national cap on nights1 |
| Minimum stay | No fixed minimum stay; long lets are separate2 |
| Guests | Scan every guest's identity document26 |
| Listing display | Show the NTAK number on every listing2,26 |
| Platforms | Platforms may check the number2 |
| Safety | Fire review above 10 guests2 |
Your home
Can You Host an Airbnb in Hungary? It Depends on the Home
Whether you can host in Hungary turns on whose home it is and whether you live there.
Your own home or a second flat outside Budapest, let to tourists
Allowed with conditionsAllowed after notifying the notary, finishing the star classification, registering in NTAK and showing the number on the listing. There is no national night cap, but check whether the municipality has set a day limit.1,2,9
Permit
Do You Need a Permit for Airbnb in Hungary?
Yes. Short-term rental hosts in Hungary need the Accommodation notification and NTAK registration from Local notary (jegyző) as commercial authority, and the Hungarian Tourism Agency for the NTAK number. It costs HUF 0 in the first year (A host with one home pays no registration, notification or classification fees; the costs are the local tourist tax, VAT where it applies and the 4% tourism development contribution.) and HUF 0 a year to renew.1,9,13,26
- Who needs it
- Every private person or sole trader who lets a home to tourists for short stays, whether a whole flat, a room or a holiday home1,9,13,26
- Issued by
- Local notary (jegyző) as commercial authority, and the Hungarian Tourism Agency for the NTAK number
- Valid for
- The NTAK number does not expire, but changes must be notified in the portal; the star classification must be renewed every 3 years.
- Processing
- District V of Budapest gives 8 days to assess the notification and 15 days to enter it in the register; other notaries may differ.
- On listings
- The number must appear on every listing
- Platform checks
- Booking platforms may ask the NTAK operator to check a host's registration number and accommodation type, and Airbnb has a dedicated field for the number in each listing.
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Notification to the notaryThe notification, changes and closure are free of charge (illetékmentes). | HUF 0 |
| NTAK registrationThe NTAK registration number is issued automatically and for free, and does not need renewing. | HUF 0 |
| Star classificationThe classification procedure is free unless a law says otherwise; the rating is valid for 3 years. | HUF 0 |
Who qualifies
- The home is a flat, holiday home or habitable outbuilding with at most 8 rooms and 16 beds to count as private accommodation (magánszálláshely)
- Proof of the right to use the property if the host is not the owner, and written consent of co-owners where the property is co-owned
- Accommodation management software that sends data to NTAK, and a valid star classification
- Budapest only: the star self-assessment must have been finished by 31 December 2024, because new registrations are barred until 31 December 2026
- Budapest District VI: not available, because the yearly day limit is set to zero from 1 January 2026
How to apply
- Get a Hungarian tax number and a login with Ügyfélkapu+ or the DÁP mobile app; NTAK accepts no other login since 16 January 2025.
- Choose accommodation management software that reports to NTAK, such as the government's free Vendégem app.
- Finish the star self-assessment on the classification website of the Hungarian Tourism Quality Certification Board; the procedure is free.
- Notify the notary of the municipality where the home stands, with proof of title, co-owner consent if needed, a floor plan and the classification document; some districts such as District V require a townscape procedure first.
- Register the accommodation in NTAK and enter the NTAK number in the registration field of each listing.
Applications go through the official application page .
Permit rules
- Notify the notary before starting
- Accommodation can only be provided after the host has notified the commercial authority (the municipal notary) and complied with the classification rules. The notification, later changes and closure are free of charge.1,13
- NTAK number, software and daily data
- The accommodation must also be registered in NTAK, which issues the registration number, and the host must use accommodation software that reports to NTAK every day, even on days with no guests.9
- Valid star classification required
- The accommodation needs software and a valid star classification (szálláshely-minősítés). The classification is valid for 3 years, and the procedure is free unless a law says otherwise.1,2,4 In force since March 11, 2025
- Classification lasts 3 years
- Under the classification decree of 11 March 2025, a rating is valid for 3 years, after which the host must renew it.4 In force since March 11, 2025
- Show the NTAK number on every listing
- Any accommodation offered through a booking platform must show the NTAK registration number and the accommodation type in a visible way. Airbnb provides a registration-number field in each listing.2,26
- Platforms may check the number
- A booking platform is entitled to ask the NTAK operator to confirm a host's registration number and accommodation type.2
Who can host
Who Can Host an Airbnb in Hungary, and Where
- Any private person or sole trader
- Private accommodation is a flat, holiday home or habitable outbuilding let by a private person or sole trader, up to 8 rooms and 16 beds. The host does not have to live in the home or own it outright.1
- Budapest: a sale cannot be re-registered
- For accommodation registered by 31 December 2024, a change of operator, for example after a sale, cannot be entered in the register in Budapest until 31 December 2026.1 Applies to: Budapest · In force since January 1, 2025
- Budapest District V: 5% of units
- In Belváros-Lipótváros (District V), private and other accommodation units may not exceed 5% of the independent units in a building, and a townscape decision is needed before the notification.13 Applies to: Budapest District V (Belváros-Lipótváros)
- Budapest District VII: 10% and ground floor
- Under decree 33/2025 (IX. 24.), in force from 25 September 2025, commercial accommodation in residential buildings of Erzsébetváros may use at most 10% of the residential floor area and must be on the ground floor, with minimum room sizes.5,26 Applies to: Budapest District VII (Erzsébetváros) · In force since September 25, 2025
- Proof of title and co-owner consent
- A host who is not the owner must attach a document proving the right to use the home, and in a co-owned property the other co-owners' written consent is needed.2
- Condominium house rules govern flat use
- In a condominium, the organisational and operating rules (SZMSZ) set how each flat may be used, and those rules bind tenants too. Check them before notifying.6 Applies to: Flats in condominiums
Local rules
Local Rules in Hungary's 6 Largest Airbnb Markets
National law sets the floor, and local governments add their own limits on top: zones, days of the week, notice to neighbours and local taxes. These are Hungary's largest Airbnb markets, with the share of each market's listings that display a registration or licence number where AirROI has the data.
1. Budapest
Budapest (capital)
Budapest has the strictest rules in Hungary. New private and other accommodation cannot be registered until 31 December 2026, and each of the 23 districts can add its own limits on top of the national notification and NTAK registration.1,5,11,13,14,15
- No new private or other accommodation can be registered until 31 December 2026, unless the star self-assessment was finished by 31 December 2024
- District VI (Terézváros) has set rental days to zero since 1 January 2026
- District V allows private and other accommodation in at most 5% of a building's units
- District VII allows at most 10% of residential floor area and the ground floor only, since 25 September 2025
2. Siófok
Somogy
Siófok, on Lake Balaton, applies the national notification and NTAK registration. Its flat tourist tax rose to HUF 750 per adult per night on 1 January 2026.2,3,20
- Tourist tax HUF 750 per adult guest per night from 1 January 2026, up from HUF 550
- The tax applies to every guest aged 18 or over without a permanent address in Siófok
- The host adds the tax to the room price and pays it to the municipality
- NTAK number required on the listing
3. Debrecen
Hajdú-Bihar
Debrecen follows the national registration rules. The city's 2026 tourist-tax return multiplies taxable guest nights by HUF 400.2,22
- Tourist tax of HUF 400 per guest night in the city's 2026 return form
- Hosts file the return with the municipal tax authority
- Notification to the notary and NTAK registration apply as everywhere in Hungary
4. Pécs
Baranya
Pécs applies the national registration rules and raised its flat tourist tax from HUF 400 to HUF 600 per adult per night from 1 January 2026.7,8
- Tourist tax HUF 600 per person per guest night from 1 January 2026
- The previous rate of HUF 400 had applied since 2012
- The 2026 national ceiling is HUF 834.3 per person per night
- NTAK number required on the listing
5. Eger
Heves
Eger applies the national registration rules. Its tourist tax is HUF 750 per person per guest night from 1 January 2026, up from HUF 650 in 2025.21,25
- Tourist tax HUF 750 per person per guest night from 1 January 2026
- HUF 650 per person per night applied during 2025
- The assembly set the rate at 89.9% of the 2026 national maximum of HUF 834
- NTAK number required on the listing
6. Balatonfüred
Veszprém
Balatonfüred applies the national registration rules. The town's tax page lists a tourist tax of HUF 710 per person per guest night from 1 January 2025.23
- Tourist tax HUF 710 per person per guest night from 1 January 2025
- The previous rate was HUF 660 from 1 January 2024
- NTAK number required on the listing
Operating rules
Operating Rules for Hungary Short-Term Rentals
- Scan every guest's identity document
- Since 1 September 2021, hosts must collect each guest's identity data on arrival and share it with the Hungarian Tourism Agency through the VIZA database; a guest who refuses must be turned away.26 In force since September 1, 2021
- No national cap on nights
- If a municipality has not set a limit, short-term letting can go on without any time limit. A municipality may set the number of days per calendar year by decree.1
- Municipalities may cap rental days
- A town or Budapest district can fix by decree how many days a year a private or other accommodation may be used, and can add administrative fines and bans on the activity for breaches.1
- Budapest District VI: zero days
- Terézváros (District VI) set the yearly days for private and other accommodation to zero in decree 26/2024 (X. 31.), in force from 1 January 2026. The Kúria rejected a challenge on 11 November 2025.11,12 Applies to: Budapest District VI (Terézváros) · In force since January 1, 2026
- Fire review above 10 guests
- For accommodation that can hold more than 10 people, the fire authority assesses compliance with fire-safety rules; the rule also applies to private accommodation.2 Applies to: Accommodation for more than 10 people
- Notary inspections
- The notary inspects each registered provider at least once every 6 years, and checks the NTAK registration and reporting every year.2
- No fixed minimum stay; long lets are separate
- The accommodation decree does not apply to letting a property for long-term residence under a flat, house, sublet or bed lease. The law sets no night count between the two.2
- One accommodation type per site
- Only one type of accommodation business can run at the same address.2
- Report closure within 8 days
- A host who stops operating must tell the notary within 8 days; the registration does not lapse by itself, even when a local ban takes effect.2
Taxes
How Much Are Airbnb Taxes in Hungary?
No single rate: a typical stay carries the local tourist tax (up to 4% of the price, or HUF 400 to 750 per adult per night), and the host also reports 5% VAT and the 4% tourism development contribution.
| Tax | Rate | Collected by |
|---|---|---|
| Local tourist tax (idegenforgalmi adó): national ceiling At most 4% of the accommodation fee, or an indexed flat sum per person per night (HUF 300 in the law; about HUF 834 in 2026) | 4%3,8 | Host |
| Tourist tax in percentage districts 4% of the nightly accommodation fee (gross in District V, net of VAT in Óbuda) | 4%14,15 | Host |
| Tourist tax in flat-rate towns HUF 400 (Debrecen) to HUF 750 (Siófok, Eger) per adult guest per night in 2026; guests under 18 are exempt | —3,7,20,21,22 | Host |
| Value added tax (ÁFA) on tourist accommodation 5% of the price, unless the host opts for the small-business exemption (annual turnover up to HUF 20 million in 2026) | 5%18,19 | Host |
| Tourism development contribution (turizmusfejlesztési hozzájárulás) 4% of the price excluding VAT, also payable by hosts that are VAT-exempt | 4%17,19 | Host |
What the host still handles
- Notify the notary and enter the accommodation in the register, then register in NTAK
- Register with the municipal or district tax office as a tourist-tax collector within 15 days of starting, and file by the 15th of the month after each month
- Register for VAT with NAV unless opting for the small-business exemption, and file the tourism development contribution with the VAT return (or by 25 February of the next year if no VAT return is due)3,14,17,18,19,27,28
Fines
How to Avoid Airbnb Fines in Hungary
Fines in Hungary fall on hosting without the approvals described above, or outside the rules. With them in hand and the rules followed, none of the fines below apply.
- Running accommodation that is not in the register and not registered in NTAK: the notary bans it with immediate effect and fines HUF 200,000 for private accommodation, which is double the HUF 100,000 base fine.2
- Failing to fix a breach by the deadline: a fine of HUF 100,000 for private accommodation.2
- Accommodation that does not meet the legal requirements can be closed temporarily for up to 90 days until the breach is fixed.2
- Repeated breaches within a year or an unfixed breach after a temporary closure lead to closure and removal from the register.2
- Municipalities that set a yearly day limit may add administrative fines and a ban on carrying on the activity for breaches of their decree.1
Changes
What's Changed in Hungary's Airbnb Rules, and What's Next
2 changes are scheduled after October 20, 2026; the most recent rules are listed first.
- January 1, 2027 UpcomingVAT small-business threshold rises to HUF 22 million
The annual turnover limit for VAT exemption rises from HUF 20 million in 2026 to HUF 22 million in 2027 and HUF 24 million in 2028.18
- December 31, 2026 UpcomingBudapest registration bar reaches its end date
Section 11/H of the Trade Act bars new registrations in Budapest only through 31 December 2026; the statute sets no later date.1
- May 20, 2026EU short-term rental data rules apply
Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 began to apply: where a national registration system exists, platforms must display and verify registration numbers and share monthly stay data with the authorities.24
- January 1, 2026
- January 1, 2026
- November 11, 2025
- September 25, 2025District VII zoning limits for accommodation
Erzsébetváros decree 33/2025 (IX. 24.) limits commercial accommodation in residential buildings to 10% of the residential floor area and to the ground floor.5
- January 1, 2025
Listing data
What Hungary's Listings Show
What officials report
- 26,000
- Rooms in private and other accommodation in Budapest · as of 2024The government says nearly 26,000 rooms in Budapest are let through private accommodation, 80% more private and other accommodation than in 2020.16
- 40
- Share of Budapest registered guest nights in private and other accommodation · as of 2024More than 40% of the guest nights registered in Budapest are linked to private and other accommodation, against a 28% average for regional capitals.16
Earnings
What Could a Short-Term Rental in Hungary Earn?
The rules shape the numbers: a notification that costs HUF 0 in the first year. For a specific address, the short-term rental calculator estimates revenue, occupancy and nightly rate from comparable listings, so you can test the numbers before applying.
FAQ
Hungary Airbnb Rules: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Airbnb legal in Hungary?
Do I need a permit or licence for Airbnb in Hungary?
How much does registration cost?
Can I rent out a home I don't live in?
Is there a limit on nights per year?
Can I start a new Airbnb in Budapest?
Not before 2027. New private and other accommodation cannot be registered in Budapest until 31 December 2026, unless the star self-assessment was finished by 31 December 2024. Even a sale of a registered flat cannot be re-registered to the buyer until then.1
Is Airbnb banned in Budapest's 6th district?
Does Airbnb collect tourist tax in Hungary?
How much is the tourist tax?
What other taxes apply to an Airbnb host in Hungary?
What is the fine for running an unregistered Airbnb?
Method
How These Rules Were Checked
Each rule on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official source cited beside it: the ordinance or statute, the permit office's own pages and the tax authority. Airbnb's help pages are cited on their own only for what Airbnb itself does, such as the taxes it collects and the permit checks it runs, and otherwise only beside an official source; news reports only for when a change was announced. Rules that could not be confirmed on an official page are left out. The Erzsébetváros decree (or.njt.hu) and the Balatonfüred tax page were read from Internet Archive copies.
Rules change with council votes, court rulings and new state laws, so the page is rechecked every three months and whenever a scheduled change takes effect. It summarizes the rules for information and is not legal advice; the local authority has the final word on any application.
Sources
Sources
Each rule above links to the source it comes from. Official ordinances, statutes and government pages come first, then Airbnb's own help pages.
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- 28. Areas where tax collection and remittance by Airbnb is available · Airbnb Help Center