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DRAFT OPINION (COMCOM(2022)0571 – C90371/2022 – 2022/0358(COD))

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1724

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Committee on Transport and Tourism · Rapporteur: Josianne Cutajar

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The Committee on Transport and Tourism's draft opinion responds to the proposed regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rental services. It supports a harmonised framework to increase transparency and help authorities design evidence-based policies. It proposes amendments to make registration free of charge or at minimal cost, allow digital and offline document submission, and widen the data shared with authorities and researchers. It asks the Commission to set up a European Short-Term Rentals Portal and to provide mandatory training for national coordinators and authorities. It also proposes that the Commission evaluate the regulation after 3 years instead of 5, and that obligations on platforms and hosts apply 3 months after a Member State sets up its Single Digital Entry Points.

Committee position. The Committee on Transport and Tourism calls on the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection to take into account its amendments, which support a harmonised framework, propose free or minimal-cost registration, a European Short-Term Rentals Portal, mandatory training, wider data sharing, and earlier evaluation and application dates.

Key points

  1. Supports harmonised rules on data generation and sharing to give public authorities access to quality data for effective and proportionate policies.
  2. Proposes that registration be free of charge or at minimal cost, with digital submission and offline services for the less digitally-skilled or equipped.
  3. Widens the data to be shared with competent authorities and with entities or persons carrying out scientific research and analytical activities.
  4. Asks the Commission to maintain a European Short-Term Rentals Portal with information on national and local rules, accessible in all EU languages and free of charge.
  5. Proposes that the Commission provide training material and courses, mandatory for national coordinators and national, regional and local authorities.
  6. Proposes that the Commission evaluate the regulation after 3 years, not 5, and report to Parliament, Council, Committee of the Regions and Economic and Social Committee.
  7. Proposes that obligations on platforms and hosts apply 3 months after the Member State concerned sets up its Single Digital Entry Points.
  8. Adds that Member States should require hosts to provide information on accessibility for persons with disabilities in relation to national or local requirements.
  9. Adds that Member States may require hosts to declare whether they act for trade, business or profession, and the number of units rented.
  10. Adds that Member States should be able to limit the validity of registration numbers and request active prolongation by the host.
  11. Adds that national and local authorities should carry out periodic impact assessments on short-term rentals, including on housing availability and affordability.
  12. Adds that Member States should regularly hold consultation sessions with the Commission and stakeholders on data interpretation and legislation.

Who is affected

  • Hosts: registration free of charge or at minimal cost, digital and offline submission, and possible requirements to declare trade status and accessibility.
  • Online short-term rental platforms: must include a link to the Portal and face penalties for infringements.
  • National, regional and local authorities: receive wider data, must provide training, and should carry out impact assessments.
  • Commission: must set up the Portal, provide training, and evaluate the regulation after 3 years.
  • Researchers and analysts: may receive activity data for scientific research and analytical activities.

Figures and deadlines

  • Registration information retained for a maximum of 1 year after the host indicates removal of the unit.
  • Commission evaluation after 3 years, instead of 5 years, from the date of application.
  • Obligations on platforms and hosts apply 3 months after the Member State sets up its Single Digital Entry Points.