Esslingen am Neckar
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This article provides specific information about local laws that apply to people who host their homes in Esslingen am Neckar. Just like our country article for Germany, it’s your responsibility to verify and comply with any obligations that apply to you as a host. This article can serve as a starting point or place you can come back to if you have questions but it isn’t exhaustive and it doesn’t constitute legal or tax advice. It’s a good idea to check to make sure laws and procedures are current.
Some of the laws that might affect you are complicated. Contact the City of Esslingen directly or consult a local advisor, such as an attorney or tax professional, if you have questions.
Short-term rental regulations
The statute prohibiting the misappropriation of residential space in the city of Esslingen am Neckar (Zweckentfremdungsverbotssatzung) is a municipal regulation that prohibits the use of residential space for unauthorized purposes and generally governs the use of residential space. It contains provisions on home sharing, including short-term rentals in Esslingen am Neckar. It also covers different regulations depending on the type of accommodation you are offering.
Registration Obligations
Since August 1, 2023, every host who offers short-term rental accommodation in Esslingen am Neckar must obtain a registration number and display it in the respective listing.
You can obtain the registration number from the city of Esslingen am Neckar, where you must register your rental activity before renting for the first time. You can apply for the registration number online here.
You must enter your registration number in the appropriate field in your listing on Airbnb. How to find this field:
- Go to Listings and select the listing for which you wish to add the registration number
- Go to Policies and rules until you see the section Laws and regulations
- Next to Regulations, click or tap Edit
- Under Add a permit number, click or tap Add
If you still have questions about the registration requirements, you can contact the office for misappropriation at the city of Esslingen am Neckar.