Holiday House (Fritidshus)
Act on Renting Out Own Residence (2012:978), Planning and Building Act
What does it mean?
A fritidshus is a residence intended for recreational and holiday purposes — cottages, summer houses, and mountain cabins. Sweden has over 600,000 holiday houses, and they are an important part of the Swedish lifestyle. Holiday houses can be owned as real property (with title registration) or as part of a joint property association.
Renting out holiday houses has become a large market, both through platforms and privately. When rented out, the Private Rental Act usually applies if the owner does the renting. Converting a holiday house to permanent residence requires municipal approval through a changed zoning plan or building permit, and requires that water, sewage, and roads meet the standards for year-round living.
Key Points
- Residence intended for recreational and holiday use — over 600,000 in Sweden
- Can be owned as real property with title registration or as part of a joint association
- Large rental market — the Private Rental Act often applies
- Conversion to permanent residence requires municipal approval
- Water/sewage connection and road standards must be met for permanent living
Practical Tip
Considering renting a holiday house permanently? Check with the municipality whether the zoning plan allows year-round living and if water/sewage connections exist. As a seasonal landlord, you can earn up to 40,000 SEK tax-free through the standard deduction.
Legal Basis: Act on Renting Out Own Residence (2012:978), Planning and Building Act