Guidance on Obtaining Italy's Fresh 'Identification Code' for Vacation Accommodations: A Detailed Process
Heythere! Need some help understanding the new rules for holiday rentals in Italy?
Since September 1st, 2024, if you own a property in Italy and plan to rent it out for 30 days or less, you're required to have a National Identification Code (CIN). This was approved by parliament to tackle issues like tax evasion and to combat the shortage of affordable housing in major cities.
You'll need this code displayed on your property's front door or doorbell, as well as on your accommodation's website, social media, and online listings like Airbnb and Booking. Skipping this can lead to fines of up to €8,000, but sanctions won't kick in until two months after the requirement (starting from November 2nd).
To get a CIN, follow these steps:
- Log in to the Tourism Ministry's online database - Access the platform using your SPID or electronic ID card credentials. If you don't have either, set up an online profile via the provided link and access the platform using the credentials provided by the ministry.
- Select the relevant property - Once logged in, your Italian tax-registered properties should be displayed on the homepage. If your property isn't shown, search using the regional identification code (CIR) or submit a missing structure report for verification.
- Complete your property's information sheet - Once your property is available, ensure all information is correct and report incorrect details. Details marked by an asterisk are mandatory, so fill them in if empty.
- Complete the self-certification form on safety measures - State that your property follows health and safety guidelines outlined in decree 145/2023.
- Submit your request - After agreeing to GDPR data treatment, submit your code request. You'll receive an email confirming your property's CIN within minutes.
For additional help or questions, you can contact the Tourism Ministry's support desk or call 061 70179245 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Good luck and happy holidays!
Oh, and if you've already applied and want to check your property's CIN, you can do so here: https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it/ricerca-cin - just paste your property's CIN into the search bar. Enjoy!
In Italy, starting from September 1st, 2024, homeowners planning to rent their properties for 30 days or less will need to have a National Identification Code (CIN). This was approved by the Italian parliament, aiming to address concerns such as tax evasion and the shortage of affordable housing in major cities.
The EU bureaucracy also played a role, as this code will need to be displayed on your property's front door or doorbell, as well as on your accommodation's website, social media, and online listings like Airbnb and Booking.
If you own an Italian property and haven't yet obtained your CIN, follow the Tourism Ministry's online application process. You'll need to log in to their database, complete your property's information sheet, complete a self-certification form on safety measures, and submit your request.
Once you have your CIN, you can enjoy the vibrant Italian lifestyle, perhaps in a charming home-and-garden setting reminiscent of Venice, without having to worry about unexpected fines of up to €8,000 for non-compliance.
