All year residence in a holiday home

In Denmark, you are mainly only allowed to live in your holiday home in the summer. From November 1st to the end of February, it is only permitted to stay overnight in a holiday home on weekends and in connection with short-term holiday stays.

Can I use my holiday home for year-round living if I am retired?

There are special rules for pensioners who have owned the cottage for more than one year. 

Can I get a dispensation for year-round living in a holiday home?

In special cases, the municipality can grant a temporary dispensation for year-round residence. Exemptions can only be granted in holiday home areas which are covered by a local plan, and each application for an exemption is assessed individually.

Application for dispensation can be applied for at Byg og Bolig - see contact information at the bottom of the page.

Do I live illegally in my holiday home?

You live illegally in the summer house if you have registered with the Population Register for a summer house in a summer house area during the winter season 1 November - 28 February, and do not meet the rules for year-round residence.

In such cases, the municipality sends a relocation order and can also issue coercive fines.