Italy is one of the most regulated when it comes to short-term rentals. Whether you’re hosting a small apartment in Rome or a villa in Tuscany, new rules introduced in 2024 – 2025 affect all hosts. Here’s a clear and simple breakdown of what you need to do to stay compliant across Italy.
1. What are the main regulations Italy?
The current reference legislation for short-term rentals is the Legislative Decree no. 50/2017, integrated with the most recent provisions provided by the Budget Law 2024 and Legislative Decree no. 145/2023 (Advances Decree). Italy has several main legal requirements for all short-term rentals:
- A CIN (Codice Identificativo Nazionale): a unique ID code for your property. The goal of this regulation is to help authorities track legal vs illegal rentals and ensure tax and safety compliance.
- Mandatory guest registration through the Alloggiati Web police portal. This applies to both EU and non-EU guests.
- Safety and fire prevention: introduction of the Obligation to install fire extinguishers and detection devicesof gas for properties intended for short-term rentals, with specific requirements depending on the size of the rented unit.
- Restrictions for multiple short-term rentals: a single owner can rent up to four real estate units under a short-term rental regime; beyond this limit, the activity is necessarily considered entrepreneurial.
These rules apply whether you list your property on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, or any other platform.
2. What Are Hosts Required to Do?
- Register your property and get a CIN code
- Every short-term rental must now have a CIN (National Identification Code). The CIN uniquely identifies your property and confirms it is legally registered.
- You must display your CIN code clearly in every listing, website, or social post about your property.
- You can apply for a CIN online via your local municipality or regional tourism authority.
- The CIN rule started rolling out in late 2024, and full compliance is expected by early 2025.
- Register guests with Alloggiati Web
- All hosts must register each guest with the Italian police system (Alloggiati Web).
- You need to apply for login credentials at your local Questura (police headquarters).
- For each booking, submit guest details (name, nationality, ID or passport number, dates of stay) within 24 hours after arrival.
- Submissions are fully online, and paper forms are not accepted.
- Comply with local city rules (SCIA, tourism taxes, and zoning)
- Many cities such as Florence, Milan, Venice, and Rome have extra local rules.
- You may need to submit a SCIA (business notification) to your local town hall before hosting.
- Some areas have tourism tax, zoning restrictions, or limits on the number of nights you can rent.
- Always check your Comune (municipality) website for up-to-date local requirements.
3. What Happens If You Don’t Comply?
Failure to meet these requirements can result in:
- Fines of up to €5,000 or more
- Removal of your listings from online platforms
- In serious cases, temporary bans or closure of your rental business
- Platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com are now legally required to verify CIN codes, so unregistered properties risk being automatically suspended.
How GuestAdmin Helps Hosts Stay Compliant
GuestAdmin makes compliance easier by automating the hard parts:
- Collects guest data securely and keeps it ready for Alloggiati Web submission
- Stores guest information safely in compliance with GDPR
- Helps you track all bookings and guest records in one dashboard
- Keeps you updated on new CIN and city-level regulations
With GuestAdmin, you can focus on hosting while we help you stay compliant, organized, and stress-free.
Conclusion:
Italy’s short-term rental regulations are evolving rapidly. By securing a CIN, properly registering guests, and meeting local requirements, hosts can continue to operate legally and confidently. Stay ahead of the rules to protect your income and your guests.