Can I rent out my home short-term to tourists?
Yes, but since 2025 the CIN is mandatory. You can rent a property short-term (tourist lets), but since 1 January 2025 you must have the CIN (National Identification Code), a unique code assigned to each unit. It's requested on the National short-term rentals portal of the Tourism Ministry (BDSR database), logging in with SPID or CIE. The CIN must be displayed outside the accommodation and shown in every listing (including portals). Safety requirements are also needed (extinguishers, gas and carbon-monoxide detectors). If the activity is a business, a SCIA is required. Income must be declared (flat tax of 21%, or 26% from the second property).
📋 The rules
- Since 1 January 2025: CIN mandatory for each unit
- Requested on the Tourism Ministry portal (SPID/CIE)
- CIN to be displayed outside and in every listing
- Safety requirements: extinguishers, gas and CO detectors
- Business activity: needs SCIA; income to be declared
🔓 Exceptions
- Occasional vs business activity: different obligations and formalities
- Some municipalities and regions add their own rules (regional codes, limits)
- Flat tax: 21% on the first property, 26% from the second let via intermediaries
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Renting without a CIN risks a fine of €800 to €8,000, depending on property size. Failure to display the CIN in the accommodation or listings is punished with fines of €500 to €5,000. Sanctions also apply for missing safety requirements. Beyond CIN obligations, tax duties remain (income declaration, flat tax) and the duty to report guests to the police (Alloggiati Web portal). Before publishing a listing, get the CIN and check your municipality's and region's rules.
📎 Official sources
- Ministry of Tourism · CIN and accommodation database →
- Revenue Agency · Short-term rentals and flat tax →
- Normattiva · Short-term rentals rules →
❓ Frequently asked
What is the CIN for short-term rentals?
It's the National Identification Code, a unique code assigned to each property used for short-term or tourist rentals. Since 1 January 2025 it's mandatory: it must be displayed outside the accommodation and shown in every online or direct listing.
How do I request the CIN?
On the National short-term rentals portal of the Tourism Ministry, integrated with the BDSR database. To access you need SPID or the Electronic Identity Card. The process is online and assigns the code to the property unit.
What's the risk of renting without a CIN?
A fine of 800 to 8,000 euros, depending on property size. Failure to display the CIN in the accommodation or listings is instead punished with fines of 500 to 5,000 euros. So it's best to obtain and display the CIN before renting.
What safety requirements are needed?
Accommodation for short-term rentals must have safety equipment such as extinguishers and gas and carbon-monoxide detectors. Lacking these is sanctioned. Check the technical specs required by the rules and your municipality.
Do I have to pay tax on short-term rentals?
Yes. Income must be declared. You can apply the flat tax of 21% on the first property let, rising to 26% from the second property let via intermediaries or portals. The duty to report guests to the police also remains.
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