Flanders government targets short-term rentals, introducing strict regulations affecting Airbnb listings. Only registered properties will be allowed on online platforms for short-term stays.
Tourism minister announced enhanced powers for local authorities to intervene more effectively.
Annual inspections revealed less than two-thirds of properties comply with existing regulations. Property owners must register homes and meet fire safety, insurance, hygiene standards.
Unregistered vacation rentals cannot appear on reservation websites under new regional policy. Local councils can now shut noncompliant homes quickly, bypassing previously lengthy legal procedures.