EU Unveils Rules to Help Cities Crack Down on Airbnbs
The European Commission released a proposal for the Affordable Housing Act, laying out a new method for authorities to identify areas under housing stress and a legal framework to curb short-term rental operations. The Commission said housing has become too expensive for many in the EU and the act helps public authorities protect housing affordability and availability in the most pressured areas. EU officials said housing prices have jumped over 60% since 2013. Trade groups backing the short-term rental industry raised concerns about the legislation.
Impact and considerations
If adopted, the proposal could tighten short-term rental supply, affecting accommodation options, pricing and compliance for corporate travel in EU cities.
Key points
- The European Commission released the Affordable Housing Act proposal to help local authorities curb short-term rentals.
- The proposal provides a new method to identify areas under housing stress and a legal framework to restrict short-term rental operations.
- The Commission said housing has become too expensive for many in the EU.
- EU officials said housing prices have jumped over 60% since 2013.
- Trade groups backing the short-term rental industry raised concerns about the legislation.
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- First source publication
- 10 Sept 2026, 02:25
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- 11 Sept 2026, 00:09
- Last updated
- 10 Sept 2026, 02:25
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