When you let your property for short term holiday rentals, you are obligated to have an EOT licence (Greek National Tourist Board). However, it’s not required if you allow family and friends to use your property for FREE.

The requirements for obtaining a license from the Greek National Tourist Board (EOT) are:

1.

Application form.

2.

Declaration by applicant.

3.

Rental agreement.

4.

Certificate form the Fire Service.

5.

Statement of suitability of the property.

6.

Certificate stating that both water and cesspit arrangements attain the required criteria.

7.

Criminal record of the applicant.

8.

Health certificate of the applicant.

9.

Receipts of payments of local taxes required.

10.

Latest tax return of applicant.

11.

Verified photocopy of planning permission of the building.

12.

Verification that the building is anti earthquake proof etc, signed by qualified architect.

13.

Plans of house plumbing etc signed by qualified architect.

In the last few years many people have let their holiday homes without having the necessary EOT licences.  However, recently the Greek authorities have started to check advertisements, etc. Owners that are caught without a licence receive hefty fines.

Obtaining an EOT licence is a complicated process which requires many documents.  It also requires the cooperation of an architect / civil engineer or you might prefer to involve your lawyer to act on your behalf.