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The Duty With No Door

Munich has had a short-term rental registration duty since 1 August, with a 50,000 euro fine attached, and no way to register.

Both come from the city's own documents.

The change-of-use by-law of 9 July 2026 creates the duty at section 5a. The council resolved it on 1 July, it was gazetted on 30 July, and it came into force on 1 August. Section 14 makes failing to register before you list, or failing to display the number, an administrative offence carrying up to 50,000 euros.

Munich's council guidance page, as of this morning, says no registration duty yet applies to holiday flats, and that…

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