Specifications for Short-Term Rental Properties as of October 1st

Implementation details of Article 3 of Law 5170/2025

Starting 1 October 2025, Article 3 of Law 5170/2025 (Government Gazette A’ 6) comes into effect.

From this date, specific requirements will apply to properties offered for short-term rental, as defined in Articles 3 and 34 of the law. These rules apply to properties already registered, as well as those newly registered, in the Short-Term Rental Property Registry maintained by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue, and which have a valid Property Registry Number (AMA).

Properties must comply with the following:
a) Be classified as main-use spaces (per Art. 2 par. 95 of Law 4067/2012) and have natural lighting, ventilation, and air conditioning.
b) Have civil liability insurance covering damage or accidents.
c) Have a licensed electrician’s declaration, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, residual-current devices (RCD) or anti-shock devices, and emergency exit signage.
d) Have a valid rodent and pest control certificate, a first aid kit, and an emergency contact guide.

A. Main-Use Spaces – Lighting – Ventilation – Air Conditioning

Main-use spaces include bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and offices, with a minimum ceiling height of 2.50 m.
Auxiliary spaces (corridors, staircases, bathrooms, storage, etc.) do not qualify.
Legality must be proven by a building permit or relevant legalization documents.
Bedrooms must have:
- Natural lighting through windows/skylights ≥10% of floor area.
- Natural ventilation through openings ≥5% of floor area.
- Openings facing public/common areas, uncovered spaces, or semi-outdoor areas.
Air conditioning (heating/cooling) is required in bedrooms, either split units or portable units. Exemption: properties at altitude ≥600m.

B. Civil Liability Insurance

Each property must have valid liability insurance with a legally licensed insurance company in Greece.
A registry of licensed insurers is available on the Bank of Greece website.

C. Electrician’s Declaration – Fire Protection – Emergency Signage

Each short-term rental property must hold a valid Electrician’s Installation Declaration (YDE), confirming the presence of a residual current device (RCD) or anti-shock relay. Further information is available at: YDE and accompanying forms | DEDDIE.
Regarding fire extinguishers, the requirement is for one (1) portable fire extinguisher, of either dry powder or water-based, with a capacity of at least six (6) kilograms, for every 100 m² of gross surface area, in accordance with par. 2.5.1. of Article 2, Chapter B of Presidential Decree 41/2018 “Fire Protection Regulation for Buildings” (Government Gazette A’ 80), as applied to temporary accommodation. The extinguisher must have a fire-extinguishing capacity of at least 21A-113B-C.
Each property must also be equipped with autonomous smoke detectors, installed on the ceiling. These must cover at least the surface area of the bedrooms and the kitchen.
Finally, each short-term rental property must have emergency lighting installed at all exits, as well as exit signage.

D. Pest Control Certificate – First Aid Kit – Emergency Numbers

Properties must hold a valid rodent and pest control certificate from licensed companies.
The First Aid Kit must be clearly labeled in Greek & English: “ΠΡΩΤΕΣ ΒΟΗΘΕΙΕΣ / FIRST AID KIT” and include at least:

Item	Quantity
Hydrogen peroxide (≥50 ml)	1 bottle
Povidone-iodine 10% (≥30 ml)	1 bottle
Sterile gauze pads (various sizes)	5 pieces
Fabric adhesive bandage roll (≥3 cm width)	1 box
Elastic bandage	1 piece
Adhesive tape	1 piece
Hemostatic pressure bandages (various sizes)	2 pieces
Burn gel sachets	2 pieces
Ammonia stick for insect bites	1 tube
Latex gloves (powdered, non-sterile)	4 pieces