How much does rental management cost in Albania?
Short-term rental managers in Albania charge about 10–15% of booking income for a partial service and 20–30% for full service, with premium operators up to 40–45% (Airbtics, 2026). On top of that the owner pays 15% tax on rental income and the building's administration fee, which under Law 55/2025 can be secured by a mortgage on the flat after six months unpaid.
Data compiled by Fedir AlpatovUpdated
What managers charge
| Service level | Fee | What is usually included |
|---|---|---|
| Partial (listing, guest messages, check-in) | 10–15% | Owner pays cleaning and repairs |
| Full service | 20–30% | Pricing, cleaning coordination, maintenance calls |
| Premium operators | up to 40–45% | Brand, own channels, linen |
Sources · 1
What a managed flat earns
Airbtics tracked 31 management companies with 2,207 listings in Albania in June 2026. One Tirana operator's managed portfolio reached an average nightly rate of €117 and 71% occupancy, against €49 and 62% for the Tirana market, which shows how wide the gap between an average listing and a professionally run one can be. A single operator's portfolio is not a forecast for your flat.
| Metric | Managed portfolio | Tirana market |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily rate | 10,783 ALL (≈ €117) | 4,555 ALL (≈ €49) |
| Occupancy | 71% | 62% |
Sources · 1
- Confidence: MEDIUMPeriod: Jun 2026 (Airbtics), live 2026-09-10 (company sites)verified 2026-09-09Airbtics — Top Airbnb management companies in Albania (31 managers / 2,207 listings)
The owner's other obligations
| Item | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tax on short-term income | 15%, declared in DIVA | HLB Albania |
| Building administration fee | Owner's share; mortgage possible after 6 months unpaid | Law 55/2025 |
| Long-term lease over 1 year | Written and notarised | Notary guidance |
| Deposit on a long-term lease | Usually 1–2 months' rent | Legal guidance |
Sources · 4
- Confidence: MEDIUMPeriod: from 2026-01-01verified 2026-09-09HLB Albania — "Short-Term Rentals in Albania: New Tax Reporting Obligations from 2026"
- DATA-BUILDING-0001Law No. 55/2025 "Për administrimin e bashkëpronësisë në ndërtesa" adopted 2025-07-03, in force after publication in the Official Gazette (Aug 2025); replaces the 2009 law. Administration fee = monthly monetary obligation of each co-owner, set from administration expenses and the owner's share (kuota e pjesëmarrjes) in the co-ownership.law_no_55_2025_p_r_administrimin_eConfidence: MEDIUMPeriod: from 2025-07 / 2025-08verified 2026-09-09Law No. 55/2025 "Për administrimin e bashkëpronësisë në ndërtesa" (official PDF, Agjencia për Mbështetjen e Vetëqeverisjes Vendore)
- Confidence: MEDIUMPeriod: undated (current practice)verified 2026-09-09Noterë Tiranë (Magani & Partners) "Kontrata e qirasë në Shqipëri: regjistrimi pranë noterit"
- Confidence: MEDIUMPeriod: undated (current practice)verified 2026-09-09Avokat-al.com "Çfarë duhet të dini para se të nënshkruani kontratë qiraje afatgjatë"
Questions and answers
About 20–30% of booking income for full service, 10–15% for partial service.
For tax, an individual with no other business does not need a NIPT; check the tourism registration rules, which are being tightened.
The owner, unless the lease passes it to the tenant. Under Law 55/2025 unpaid fees can end in a mortgage on the unit.
Sources
- Airbtics — Enjoy Albania company profile (Tirana), 2026-01-01 (accessed 2026-09-09)
- Airbtics — Top Airbnb management companies in Albania (31 managers / 2,207 listings), 2026-01-01 (accessed 2026-09-09)
- Law No. 55/2025 "Për administrimin e bashkëpronësisë në ndërtesa" (official PDF, Agjencia për Mbështetjen e Vetëqeverisjes Vendore), 2025-07-03 (accessed 2026-09-09)
- HLB Albania — "Short-Term Rentals in Albania: New Tax Reporting Obligations from 2026", 2025-01-01 (accessed 2026-09-09)
- Noterë Tiranë (Magani & Partners) "Kontrata e qirasë në Shqipëri: regjistrimi pranë noterit" (accessed 2026-09-09)
- Avokat-al.com "Çfarë duhet të dini para se të nënshkruani kontratë qiraje afatgjatë" (accessed 2026-09-09)
What is missing
Gaps we know about: questions we have no reliable data for yet.
- Fee levels come from one analytics profile and international norms; no published Albanian price lists were collected.
- The 2026 tourism-law amendment bringing apartments under accommodation licensing: final text and dates not confirmed.