{"id":13167,"date":"2023-08-07T14:50:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T13:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/?p=13167"},"modified":"2026-04-24T00:22:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T23:22:44","slug":"airbnb-amsterdam-regels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/airbnb-amsterdam-regels\/","title":{"rendered":"Airbnb Amsterdam Regels 2026: 4 Easy Steps to Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The cost of living in Amsterdam is so expensive so if you are looking for an easy side hustle to make some side income (bijverdienste); Rent out your apartment on Airbnb!\u00a0<strong>We gained around \u20ac9,000<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>in extra gross income<\/strong>\u00a0in one year! We own a two bedroom and we were able to rent it out for an average of \u20ac350 per night for 30 nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Airbnb Amsterdam Regels (Rules) are strict but they are easy to follow and explained below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an easier path, you can also try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeexchange.com\/?sponsorkey=steff-bb3f4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HomeExchange<\/a> to exchange your apartment through a direct exchange or for GuestPoints through this excellent platform. We saved so much in travel accommodation through this platform. Check the Other Options section below for more details. The platform is global so it can work for any trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Registratieplicht Airbnb description below is specific to Amsterdam. For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-rotterdam\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17935\">Rotterdam<\/a>, see details at this site\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotterdam.nl\/toeristische-verhuur-van-woningen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotterdam Rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Become an Airbnb host in Amsterdam today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ie\/r\/skulis?s=6&amp;t=061n0g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link below<\/a> and get an additional \u20ac40 after your first booking in 90 days after listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ie\/r\/skulis?s=6&amp;t=061n0g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become a host today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Four Main Airbnb Amsterdam Regels (Rules<\/strong>) for your Short Term Rentals Amsterdam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>30 nights per calendar year maximum.<\/strong>\u00a0You can only rent out your Amsterdam home for 30 nights per calendar year. This is strictly enforced and the municipality strictly monitors compliance. The fine for exceeding the 30-night limit or failing to report a rental period in advance can range from <strong>\u20ac1,500 to \u20ac25,750<\/strong>, depending on the severity and if it&#8217;s a repeat violation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can rent out to a&nbsp;<strong>maximum of 4 people<\/strong>&nbsp;at a time. Make sure your listing states it can only accommodate 4 guests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must<strong>&nbsp;notify the municipality of each holiday rental period in advance<\/strong> before your guests arrive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your guests may not cause any inconvenience to other residents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Four-step Airbnb Amsterdam Registration Process<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Permit \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Apply for a permit from the municipality of Amsterdam to rent out your home to tourists. The holiday rental permit is valid for one calendar year. You must apply for a new one each year to continue hosting legally In 2026, a permit costs \u20ac76. The city is very prompt and usually responds within a day.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdam.nl\/en\/housing\/holiday-rentals\/applying-permit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amsterdam Holiday Rental Permit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Apply for a registration number. This is free and it is automatically generated. This is the number that you will need to be able to list your apartment on Airbnb. Include the number in the description of your listing.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdam.nl\/en\/housing\/holiday-rental-registration-number\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amsterdam Holiday Rental Registration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create your Airbnb Host in Amsterdam Listing \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Set up your listing on Airbnb. The process is very simple and Airbnb will guide you through each step. You will need multiple photos of your apartment and a great description to attract visitors.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ie\/r\/skulis?s=6&amp;t=061n0g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airbnb Host Amsterdam Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>When you rent out your apartment, you need to report it to the city through an online form. You will just need your permit number, your DigiD, and the number of nights the guests are staying. You will not need any details about the guests.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeristischeverhuur.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amsterdam Holiday Rental Reporting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Airbnb Tax<\/strong> Netherlands (2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Airbnb automatically handles the <strong>Amsterdam Tourist Tax<\/strong>, you are responsible for the <strong>VAT (Btw)<\/strong> and <strong>Income Tax<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The VAT (Btw) Calculation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As of January 1, 2026, the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iamsterdam.com\/en\/live-work-study\/whats-changing-in-the-netherlands-in-2026\">VAT on holiday rentals<\/a> is <strong>21%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Action:<\/strong> You must set aside 21% of your total revenue (excl. VAT) to pay to the Belastingdienst quarterly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If your total side hustle revenue is under \u20ac20,000, look into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belastingdienst.nl\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/bldcontentnl\/belastingdienst\/zakelijk\/btw\/hoe_werkt_de_btw\/kleineondernemersregeling\/kleineondernemersregeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Small Business Scheme (KOR)<\/a> to potentially avoid this tax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The Income Tax (70% Rule)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You are taxed on <strong>70% of your net rental income<\/strong>. For 2026, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamsterdam.com\/en\/live-work-study\/whats-changing-in-the-netherlands-in-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">income tax bands<\/a> have also changed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The 2026 Equation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gross Revenue<\/strong> (Total guest paid)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minus 21% VAT<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minus Direct Expenses<\/strong> (Cleaning, guest laundry, specific guest energy usage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>= Net Rental Profit<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Net Rental Profit x 70%<\/strong> = <strong>Taxable Amount<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxable Amount x Your Tax Rate (e.g., 35.70%)<\/strong> = <strong>Actual Tax Owed<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> You can only deduct expenses directly related to the rental (like the chocolate on the pillow or the extra cleaning), not your fixed mortgage or personal internet bill. Airbnb will collect the tourist taxes from the guests on your behalf but you will need to report the rental income on your annual tax return and pay the VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For more information, check out the Netherland Tax Website on Holiday Rentals:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.belastingdienst.nl\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/bldcontentnl\/belastingdienst\/prive\/werk_en_inkomen\/interneteconomie\/ik-verhuur-mijn-huis\/tijdelijk-verhuur-eigen-woning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tax Website on Holiday Rentals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Airbnb withhold this tax automatically?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong> It is important to distinguish between the two types of taxes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VAT (Btw):<\/strong> Airbnb <strong>does not<\/strong> withhold or pay the 21% VAT for you. As a host, you are responsible for calculating this, reporting it, and paying it to the Dutch Tax Authority (<em>Belastingdienst<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tourist Tax (Toeristenbelasting):<\/strong> In Amsterdam, Airbnb <strong>automatically<\/strong> collects this from the guest and pays it to the municipality. You do not need to worry about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Airbnb Fines Amsterdam  if Airbnb Amsterdam Regels (Rules) are not followed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you advertise without a registration number, you may be fined from \u20ac1,500 to \u20ac20,500.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not have a registration number and you do not report the number of nights of a holiday rental in advance, you will be liable to pay a fine of from \u20ac1,500 to \u20ac20,500.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can be fined up to \u20ac25,750.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Airbnb Amsterdam Regels (Rules<\/strong>)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The energy label for your apartment must be included in your listing!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your home or houseboat must meet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdam.nl\/wonen-leefomgeving\/omgevingsvergunning\/bouwwerk-brandveilig-gebruiken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire safety standards.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The house or houseboat must be your main residence. You must be registered as living at this address in the Personal Records Database (BRP) of the municipality of Amsterdam. All other residents referred to on the permit must also be registered at this address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may not rent out a property you rent from a housing corporation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may not rent out spaces outside your home or houseboat, such as summer houses, tents, or boats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New for 2026: Second Home Permit.<\/strong> If your apartment is a &#8220;pied-\u00e0-terre&#8221; (not your primary residence), you now need a specific <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamsterdam.com\/en\/live-work-study\/whats-changing-in-the-netherlands-in-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">second home permit<\/a><\/strong> to own it. Crucially, properties held as second homes are <strong>not eligible for holiday rentals<\/strong> at all. You can only rent out your home if you are actually registered as living there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a Host Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We were able to rent out our apartment while we were traveling on holiday throughout the year and made around \u20ac9,000 gross income! This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ie\/r\/skulis?s=6&amp;t=061n0g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airbnb <\/a>Host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/side-hustle-ideas\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12994\">Amsterdam side hustle <\/a>was very profitable for us and we will definitely do it again next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Become a host today using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ie\/r\/skulis?s=6&amp;t=061n0g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link below<\/a> and get an additional \u20ac40 after your first booking in 90 days after listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ie\/r\/skulis?s=6&amp;t=061n0g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become a Host Today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are renting your apartment or have already passed the 30 days, we started using an application called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/home-exchange-reviews\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17917\">HomeExchange<\/a>. It allows you to exchange apartments through a direct exchange or a points system. We absolutely love it and it allowed us to travel much more often without the costs of accommodation. Use the link below to get an extra free 250 GuestPoints, which equates to at least 2 nights in most cities. Just for registering, you get over 1,000 GuestPoints, so your first few stays are free. Highly highly recommend. Since no monetary value is exchanged, it is also not taxed and the bureaucracy is much easier. We used it heavily throughout 2025 and 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeexchange.com\/?sponsorkey=steff-bb3f4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HomeExchange<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-53-1024x461.png\" alt=\"Living Room with kitchen and dining table in an apartment for rent via Airbnb Amsterdam Regels\" class=\"wp-image-13306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-53-1024x461.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-53-740x333.png 740w, https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-53-768x346.png 768w, https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-53.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cost of living in Amsterdam is so expensive so if you are looking for an easy side hustle to make some side income (bijverdienste); Rent out your apartment on Airbnb!\u00a0We gained around \u20ac9,000\u00a0in extra gross income\u00a0in one year! 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