Nuremberg short‑term lets: host registration from 1 October 2026 under ZeS and EU Regulation 2024/1028

What starts on 1 October 2026

On 1 October 2026, Nuremberg (Nürnberg) introduces a mandatory registration for short‑term accommodation offered via online platforms. Each listing must carry a city‑issued registration number. The city council approved the amendment to the local Zweckentfremdungsverbotssatzung (ZeS) on 22 July 2026. Registration can be filed digitally from 1 October 2026. The registration obligation does not replace any permit you may need under the ZeS. It adds a traceable ID that platforms must display and verify. ([nuernberg.de](https://www.nuernberg.de/presse/mitteilungen/pm_27884.html))

This local step sits on top of the Bavarian Zweckentfremdungsgesetz (BayZwEWG) as amended in 2026. Article 2a BayZwEWG enables municipalities to introduce a registration procedure and requires hosts to register a unit before offering it on online short‑term rental platforms, then display the number in the listing. The law also requires a public register of numbers. ([verkuendung-bayern.de](https://www.verkuendung-bayern.de/gvbl/2026-110/?utm_source=openai))

EU Regulation 2024/1028 on data collection and sharing for short‑term accommodation has applied across the EU since 20 May 2026. It establishes common, minimum fields for host registration and obliges platforms to collect registration numbers, run proportionate random checks, and transmit standardised activity data. ([oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu](https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-document-summary/pdf?id=1784477&utm_source=openai))

Germany designated the Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA) as the national “single digital entry point” (SDEP) operator from 1 July 2026. BNetzA lists Nuremberg among municipalities starting registration on 1 October 2026 and indicates that platform random checks start in October 2026, with monthly data transmissions routed via the SDEP. ([bundesnetzagentur.de](https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/DE/Fachthemen/Digitales/Kurzzeitvermietung/start.html))

Who must register and what the local ZeS still requires

If you offer a dwelling in Nuremberg on an online short‑term rental platform, you must register each separate unit before you list it and include the registration number in the listing. One number is issued per unit; multiple rooms listed separately need multiple numbers. The public registry will be maintained by the city. ([gesetze-bayern.de](https://www.gesetze-bayern.de/Content/Pdf/BayZwEWG2008-2a?all=False&utm_source=openai))

The city’s ZeS defines “short‑term accommodation” as “Fremdenbeherbergung”. Using residential space for that purpose is a “Zweckentfremdung” and is generally permit‑required. There is a narrow exemption: owner‑occupied residential space let for short‑term stays for up to eight weeks per calendar year is not deemed a Zweckentfremdung. Beyond that, you must obtain a purpose‑change permit (and, where applicable, a building use change permit) in addition to the new registration. The city’s guidance confirms a building “Nutzungsänderung” application is required when converting a dwelling to uses such as a holiday flat. ([nuernberg.de](https://www.nuernberg.de/imperia/md/stadtrecht/dokumente/070_877_2024.pdf))

Data you must submit under EU 2024/1028 and how it is used

EU Regulation 2024/1028 standardises the minimum information a host must declare when registering. Expect to provide for each unit: the precise address (including floor and any identifier), the type of unit, whether it is part or all of your primary or secondary residence or for other purposes, and the maximum number of bed places and guests. You must also state whether the unit is subject to an authorisation scheme and, if so, whether you obtained that authorisation. As a natural person, you must give your name, a national ID or equivalent, your postal address, a phone number and an email for official communications. For legal persons, provide the company name, business registration number, legal representative, registered address, a representative’s phone number and a contact email. Member States may ask for supporting documents; where authorisation is declared or can be inferred, a copy or reference to that authorisation may be requested. Hosts are responsible for accuracy and must update material changes. ([eur-lex.europa.eu](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX%3A32024R1028))

Germany’s SDEP operated by the Bundesnetzagentur enables platforms to transmit monthly activity data per registered unit to authorities: number of nights booked, number of guests per night and guests’ countries of residence, together with the unit’s address, URL and the registration number. Small or micro platforms with under a 4,250‑listing average in the previous quarter may report quarterly. ([eur-lex.europa.eu](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX%3A32024R1028))

The European Commission and Parliament underline that these rules apply from 20 May 2026. Platforms must design their interfaces to collect and display registration numbers, inform hosts where registration applies, and carry out proportionate random checks, which BNetzA schedules from October 2026 in Germany. ([single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu](https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/news/new-rules-bring-increased-transparency-short-term-rentals-sector-2026-05-20_en?utm_source=openai))

Penalty range and enforcement

Two regimes apply. First, Nuremberg’s ZeS and the Bavarian framework address unlawful change of use. Under BayZwEWG, using residential space for non‑residential purposes without the required permit can draw fines up to EUR 500,000. Separately, registration‑related infringements (for example, failing to register before listing on platforms, not displaying the number, or not complying with an order to remove a listing with an invalid or misused number) can be fined up to EUR 50,000. Municipal authorities can also order you to end a non‑approvable change of use and return the unit to residential purposes. ([gesetze-bayern.de](https://www.gesetze-bayern.de/Content/Document/BayZwEWG2008/true?utm_source=openai))

Second, EU 2024/1028 imposes duties on platforms. Germany has tasked the Bundesnetzagentur under the Digitale‑Dienste‑Gesetz with enforcing platform obligations, including monthly data transmissions and random checks. BNetzA indicates administrative fines up to EUR 100,000 for platform breaches under national law. Practically, this means platforms will ask for your registration number and will delist offers lacking a valid number when ordered by authorities. ([bundesnetzagentur.de](https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/DE/Fachthemen/Digitales/Kurzzeitvermietung/start.html))

Risk note: if you let beyond Nuremberg’s eight‑week owner‑occupied exemption without a ZeS permit, you face the higher BayZwEWG penalties. If you list on a platform without registering from 1 October 2026, you face the separate registration fines and removal of your listing. Before investing in a STR model in Nuremberg, consult a Fachanwalt für Verwaltungsrecht and, for any “Nutzungsänderung”, a local architect. This is not personal legal advice. ([nuernberg.de](https://www.nuernberg.de/imperia/md/stadtrecht/dokumente/070_877_2024.pdf))

How to prepare

- Check if your intended use falls under Nuremberg’s eight‑week owner‑occupied exemption. If not, plan for a ZeS permit and, where necessary, a building “Nutzungsänderung” before operating. The city’s online services include applications for ZeS approval or a negative certificate. ([nuernberg.de](https://www.nuernberg.de/internet/stadtportal/behoerdenwegweiser/dienstleistung/zweckentfremdung.html))

- Gather the EU 2024/1028 data fields in advance for each unit: full address and identifiers, unit type, residence status, capacity, your identity details and, if applicable, proof or reference of any required authorisation. Expect immediate, automated issuance of a registration number once the declaration is complete. Keep details up to date. ([eur-lex.europa.eu](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX%3A32024R1028))

- Mark 1 October 2026 for registration and number display on all platform listings. BNetzA confirms Nuremberg’s start date and the ramp‑up of checks and data flows. ([bundesnetzagentur.de](https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/DE/Fachthemen/Digitales/Kurzzeitvermietung/start.html))