EU Prepares Law to Support Cities' Crackdown on Airbnb
The EU is preparing legislation, as part of a forthcoming Affordable Housing Act, to provide a legal framework for authorities to restrict short-term rentals in housing-stressed areas. This responds to a near-doubling of STR bookings since 2018 and a housing crisis. A leaked draft sets specific evidence thresholds, such as home prices at least eight times median disposable income and proof of adverse STR impact for three-plus years. Industry groups and platforms argue the initiative is premature.
Impact and considerations
The legislation would clarify cities' power to restrict short-term rentals, potentially impacting platforms like Airbnb in major European cities.
Key points
- EU plans law to support cities in restricting short-term rentals.
- The law would set specific evidence thresholds for restrictions.
- Industry groups argue the initiative is premature.
- STR bookings have nearly doubled since 2018.
Sources and time
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- Skift
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- First source publication
- 5 Sept 2026, 05:21
- Page published
- 5 Sept 2026, 05:44
- Last updated
- 5 Sept 2026, 05:21
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- Skift Feed：Europe Prepares New Law to Support Cities’ Airbnb Crackdowns (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 5 Sept 2026, 05:21