What your property must have before you can rent it in Greece

What changed on 1 October 2025

Since 1 October 2025, a property in Greece has to meet a list of standards before it can be let short-term. The rules come from articles 3 and 34 of Law 5170/2025. The Ministry of Tourism has published a circular explaining how they are applied.

They apply to every property, not only to new listings. Properties already in the registry are checked from that date too.

Which rooms you can rent

Only rooms built as living space count (χώροι κύριας χρήσης). Bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and offices qualify. Corridors, storage rooms, garages and parking spaces do not.

The room also has to be legal. That is proved by the building permit, or by a regularization under planning law if the space was changed later. A storage room or a closed-in balcony used as a bedroom does not qualify on its own.

The ceiling must be at least 2.50 metres. In older buildings permitted before the current building code, 2.40 metres is accepted.

Every bedroom needs a window of at least 10% of the room’s net floor area, and an opening part of at least 5%. The window has to face a common area, the uncovered part of the plot or building, or an open semi-covered space.

What you must have in the property

Fire safety. One portable dry powder or water-based extinguisher of at least 6 kg for every 100 square metres of gross floor area. It must be rated 21A-113B-C — this is printed on the label. Autonomous smoke detectors fitted to the ceiling, covering at least the bedrooms and the kitchen. Emergency lighting at every exit, and escape signs.

Air conditioning. Every bedroom needs a unit that heats and cools, either fixed or portable. If your building does not allow an outdoor unit on the façade, use a portable one. Properties in mountain areas at 600 metres or higher do not need one. Everything else on this page still applies to them.

A first aid kit, labelled in Greek and English — the decision specifies the wording «ΠΡΩΤΕΣ ΒΟΗΘΕΙΕΣ / FIRST AID KIT». It lists what goes in it: hydrogen peroxide, povidone-iodine solution, sterile gauze, fabric plaster, an elastic bandage, adhesive tape, pressure bandages, burn gel sachets, ammonia sticks for insect bites, and latex gloves.

Emergency numbers, displayed where guests can see them: 112, police 100, fire 199, ambulance 166, coast guard 108, the poison centre on +30 210 7793777, and the nearest hospital.

The three documents

An electrician’s declaration (Υπεύθυνη Δήλωση Εγκαταστάτη) confirming the property has a residual current device fitted.

A pest control certificate for insects and rodents, from a licensed company.

Civil liability insurance covering damage or injury to guests and to other people. The insurer has to be licensed in Greece, which you can check on the Bank of Greece register.

All three have to be current, and you have to be able to produce them. An inspector can ask.

What happens if you are not compliant

€5,000 for a first violation. €10,000 for a second one within twelve months. €20,000 after that. Fines are due within 15 days.

Your registry number (ΑΜΑ) can also be withdrawn. When that happens, the platforms remove your listing automatically.

Where this comes from

• Ministry of Tourism — short-term stay legislation
• Ministry of Tourism circular — how article 3 of Law 5170/2025 is applied
• Law 5170/2025, full text

Rules change. This page was last reviewed on the date shown above and is general information, not legal advice. Check the official sources before you file, or ask an accountant.