"New Short-Term Rental Regulations for Italy in 2025: An Overview"

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Hey there property peeps! Interested in renting out your place on Airbnb or similar platforms in Italy? Well, you've come to the right place!

Recent crackdowns from local authorities are pushing back against the swarm of short-term rentals, but that doesn't mean you can't make a bit of coin off your abode.

Listing your house or apartment might seem straightforward, but with over half a mil active listings last year, Italian authorities are taking a closer look at every new offering. Avoid a hefty fine of up to €10,000 by doing it right.

Here's a rundown of the latest changes for short-term rental operators across Italy.

To legally rent out your property on Airbnb:

Register for a National Identification Code (CIN) by applying through the Tourist Accommodation Database (BDSR). This code must be displayed in your listing and accommodation, or face a fine of up to €5,000.
Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in high-risk areas and have portable fire extinguishers on the property.
Inform your local municipality of your short-term rental business by filing a segnalazione certificata di inizio attività, or SCIA, at your local one-stop shop for business services, called the SUAP. In some regions, this will give you a second identifier code that must be displayed alongside your CIN in your advertisements.
Register all guests within 24 hours of checking in via the Alloggiati Web portal. You can apply for login credentials for this portal while filing your SCIA at the SUAP or at your local Questura. Airbnb advises providing guests with a written short-term rental contract.

As long as guest stays don't exceed 30 days and you don't provide additional services like tours, the property is considered a short-term rental (locazione breve) and not an accommodation facility (struttura ricettiva), which are subject to stricter requirements.

For stays longer than 30 days, register your contract with the tax office. For more information, check out this website.

More and more municipalities are adding tourist taxes a few euros per day. Visit your local authority to find out the exact rate. As of last year, Airbnb collects these taxes automatically at the point of booking and remits them on your behalf.

Airbnb and other platforms will also withhold taxes that you will need to pay as part of your annual income tax return. This is charged as a flat 21% rate on all income from rental properties. Find more details for each Italian region below.

For specific regional regulations, check out these guides:

Abruzzo
Maximum of 4 units
Register with SITRA, Apulia's online tourism tracking system
Unique identifier (CIR) required for advertisements
Aosta Valley
In-person inspection within 60 days
Provide reception, but forbid other hotel services
Post CIR alongside CIN in advertisements
Basilicata
Register with the local office
Classify your property if unsure
Report monthly tourist statistics
Get liability insurance
Calabria
Rent 3 units for no more than 6 months
Register with a SCIA and report monthly tourist statistics
Campania
Notify the municipality via certified electronic mail (PEC)
Register regional CUSR for use in advertisements
Report tourist statistics and prices
Emilia-Romagna
Strict structural requirements
Submit technical reports for health and safety compliance
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia
Minimum services required to qualify as short-term rental
Opt for star classification if standard is met
Report tourism statistics and prices
Lazio
Limit of 2 units per city
Register with ROSS 1000 system for regional code
Report numbers of tourists monthly
Liguria
Register through ROSS 1000 platform
Post maximum price list in rental
Lombardy
Minimum structural requirements
Register via SCIA and report tourism flows
Marche
Register with local municipality for CIR
Register in Istrice-ROSS 1000 system for tourism tracking
Molise
Regulations for Airbnbs unclear; visit local offices for advice
Piedmont
Register with CAV category through online portal
Report tourism numbers via Ross 1000 platform
Puglia
Register at dms.puglia.it for a CIS
Report tourist data via SPOT portal
Sardinia
Notify municipality and receive classification
Report statistics through SIRED system
Sicily
Notify municipality through a SCIA
Register with Turistat portal for tourism tracking
Tuscany
Register property details with local SUAP
Report monthly tourist numbers
Trentino Alto Adige
Register for CIPAT identifier
Umbria
Register with Turismatica website
Veneto
Register with online form and Ross 1000 reporting platform
Display CIR outside property or on button panel

Happy renting - and don't forget to check out our tips on how to maximize your income!

To legally rent out your property in Rome or any other city in Italy, you need to register for a National Identification Code (CIN) through the Tourist Accommodation Database (BDSR).
Florence-based business owners should be aware that short-term rentals are subject to local regulations, such as installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and informing the local municipality of the business.
The city of Milan, home to a vibrant finance and industry sector, offers a segnalazione certificata di inizio attività, or SCIA, at their SUAP for short-term rental operators to file and obtain a second identifier code for advertisements, in addition to the CIN.
Sicily, a beautiful Mediterranean island, requires short-term rental operators to notify the municipality through a SCIA and register with the Turistat portal for tourism tracking.
Property investors in Venice, the famous Italian city known for its canals and real-estate, must display both the CIN and the second identifier code alongside their advertisements.
In the region of Tuscany, where art and history are abundant, short-term rental operators should report monthly tourist numbers to the local SUAP.
The European Union encourages businesses across Italy, from the bustling industries of Venice to the picturesque landscapes of Abruzzo, to comply with these laws to ensure a smooth and profitable short-term rental business operation.