Key figures and differences between the four categories
| Type | Rooms / beds | Practical difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bed & Breakfast | 4 rooms / 8 beds In centres ≤5,000 inhabitants: up to 6 rooms / 12 beds | Family-run, non-business B&B, normally in the same housing unit. In municipalities/hamlets/settlements with up to 5,000 inhabitants, the law allows extension to 6 rooms and 12 beds under the specified conditions. |
| Affittacamere / regional equivalent | No reliable single numerical cap in the regional definition consulted | Affittacamere is a room-based accommodation facility and is subject to SCIA/classification. Capacity must be checked against the filing and the dimensional requirements for the rooms. |
| CAV / holiday apartments | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | CAV are furnished units with independent living facilities and their own services; they are accommodation businesses, not mere rentals. |
| Tourist rental | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | Tourist rental must remain a rental arrangement and may not provide services characteristic of an accommodation facility. CIN and applicable local requirements remain in force. |
Bed & Breakfast
In centres ≤5,000 inhabitants: up to 6 rooms / 12 beds
Family-run, non-business B&B, normally in the same housing unit. In municipalities/hamlets/settlements with up to 5,000 inhabitants, the law allows extension to 6 rooms and 12 beds under the specified conditions.
Affittacamere / room-based accommodation
Affittacamere is a room-based accommodation facility and is subject to SCIA/classification. Capacity must be checked against the filing and the dimensional requirements for the rooms.
Holiday homes and apartments (CAV)
CAV are furnished units with independent living facilities and their own services; they are accommodation businesses, not mere rentals.
Tourist rentals
Tourist rental must remain a rental arrangement and may not provide services characteristic of an accommodation facility. CIN and applicable local requirements remain in force.
Checks to carry out before you start
1. Identify the correct accommodation category
Before filing any application, determine whether the project is a B&B, an Affittacamere, a CAV or a simple tourist rental: permitted services, accommodation capacity, taxation and procedures differ.
2. Municipality and SUAP
Check whether a SCIA, CIA or other notification is required, together with tourist tax rules, any local regulations and the online procedures of the competent Municipality.
3. Property and accommodation capacity
Check permitted use where required, minimum room sizes, bathrooms, safety requirements, condominium rules and the number of beds that can actually be authorised.
4. Identification codes and guest-related obligations
Obtain the regional or provincial code where required and then the CIN; activate tourism-statistics reporting, Alloggiati Web and any other applicable obligations.
Official sources and reference texts
- Basilicata Region — Bed & Breakfast
- Basilicata Region — institutional portal
- Ministry of Tourism — BDSR/CIN FAQs updated in 2026
This page provides an AIBBA practical summary. It does not replace the legislation, subsequent measures, current forms or checks with the SUAP and Municipality. For an individual property, always rely on official sources and a specific verification of the applicable requirements.