Renting out your home on Airbnb or similar can bring in nice extra income – but get it wrong and you could, in the worst case, lose your home. The rules differ sharply between a tenant-owned apartment (bostadsrätt) and a rental (hyresrätt). Here's what applies to short-term renting in Sweden in 2026.
Bostadsrätt: the board decides more than you think
As a condo owner you hold the right of use, but the association has a say over renting out. Three things to know:
- Subletting usually requires the board's permission. Repeated short-term renting to different guests normally counts as subletting.
- Hotel-like activity isn't allowed. If renting becomes so intensive and frequent that it resembles a hotel or guesthouse, the association can refuse outright – regardless of any ordinary subletting permission.
- The risk is serious. Unauthorised renting can lead to the right of use being forfeited – you can be forced to sell and lose your home.
Always get written permission from the board before you start.
Hyresrätt: stricter still
If you rent your home yourself, the Tenancy Act applies. Short-term renting is subletting and requires the landlord's consent or the rent tribunal's permission. Rent it out without permission and you risk losing your contract. Profiting from repeated short-term renting of a rental is also rarely seen as a "noteworthy reason" the tribunal accepts. Read more in our guide on renting out without permission.
Tax on short-term renting
Rental income is taxable, but there are generous deductions:
- A standard deduction of SEK 40,000 per year and home.
- For a rental: also deduct the part of your own rent corresponding to what you rent out.
- For a condo: also deduct the part of the monthly fee corresponding to the rented area.
- The surplus is taxed as capital income (30%).
If renting becomes very extensive and hotel-like, the Tax Agency may instead treat it as business activity, with entirely different rules. Always check current amounts and your situation with Skatteverket. To work out a fair level, see our guide to reasonable rent.
Practical risks to manage
- Insurance: your ordinary home insurance rarely covers short-term guests – check and supplement.
- Neighbours: disturbances can lead to complaints and, for condos, action from the association.
- Wear and damage: take a deposit and document the condition. See our guide on deposits.
Frequently asked questions
Can I Airbnb if I'm only away a few weekends? Occasional, brief renting of your own home is often fine, but always check the association's bylaws or your rental agreement.
Do I need permission for each guest? No, but you need permission for the subletting/short-term renting itself. Frequent renting to many guests requires extra caution.
What if the association says no? Then you may not rent it out. Doing so anyway risks forfeiture.
Summary
Short-term renting via Airbnb almost always requires permission – from the condo association or the landlord – and hotel-like activity can be refused outright. The income is taxed but with a SEK 40,000 standard deduction. Do it right and you avoid losing your home. Looking for a home to rent long-term instead? Search on Bofrid.
