Your room can do more than sit empty
Student and often away for a few days? Your room finances you.
Example calculation
~€100 /month
With 3–4 days/month at €30/night
How it works
Create profile
Photos, description, house rules – done in 10 minutes.
Enable dates
Only when YOU're away – full control over your calendar.
Instant payout
You receive your money right after booking.
Tip: We can also set up your entire listing for you – for free!
Learn more →What you should consider
Legal aspects, insurance and practical tips
General requirements (applies throughout Germany)
Legal & Contractual
✓Obtain written permission from your landlord/main tenant.
✓In shared flats: also inform and get consent from your flatmates.
✓Income tax: declare rental income in your tax return (Annex V in the German income tax declaration).
Insurance
✓Household contents insurance: inform them in writing about short-term rentals. Covers your belongings against theft/damage by guests. If you don't have one: online insurance with a short-term rental clause costs approx. €5–10/month (e.g. Getsafe, Feather, Clark). Alternative: consistently lock away valuables.
✓Liability insurance: check whether damages caused by guests during subletting are covered. Important if a guest damages the landlord's property (walls, floors, furniture). Usually €5–8/month for basic coverage.
Apartment preparation
✓Lock away valuables and personal items.
✓Provide bed linens and towels.
✓Perform basic cleaning.
✓Note down the WiFi credentials.
Organization
✓Create a price calculation.
✓Take photos of the apartment.
✓Formulate house rules.
✓Organize the key handover.
Example: Aachen-specific requirements
These requirements apply specifically in Aachen. Other cities may have different regulations.
Housing ID (MANDATORY)
✓Apply via bauportal.nrw.
✓For students: upload your rental agreement + student certificate.
✓The housing ID is always required – free for students up to 180 days/year (standard: 90 days); beyond that a paid approval is required.
✓Take the City of Aachen accommodation tax into account (€2.50 per person per night; children and teenagers under 18 are exempt) and report it to the city quarterly.
✓Keep an occupancy calendar: register each rental online within 10 days of its start (start/end date only, no guest data).
NRW cities with mandatory housing ID
8 of 397 cities in NRW require a housing ID (as of 2026). Students can rent up to 180 days per year without additional fees.
Aachen
Bonn
Brühl
Cologne
Dortmund
Düsseldorf
Münster
Wesseling
Disclaimer: No guarantee of completeness. Check the requirements for your city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to ask my landlord?
Yes! You need written permission from your landlord or main tenant.
How much can I charge?
That always depends, of course. As a guideline for a shared-flat room: proportional rent + utilities + cleaning + around 20%. In Aachen usually €25–40/night. If you can rent out your entire apartment, significantly more. We're also happy to help with pricing!
Do I have to pay taxes?
Yes, rental income is taxable (Annex V). Often tax-free with low income due to the basic allowance.