Key figures and differences between the four categories
| Type | Rooms / beds | Practical difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bed & Breakfast | No single regional numerical cap under Regional Law 34/2018 | The law distinguishes B&B and “B&B in family”: the B&B derives from Affittacamere when breakfast is provided; the “in family” form is non-business and carried out in the family home. |
| Affittacamere / regional equivalent | No single regional numerical cap under Regional Law 34/2018 | Affittacamere provides accommodation in rooms in residential properties, without guest use of a kitchen/kitchenette. Capacity is that resulting from requirements and classification. |
| CAV / holiday apartments | No single regional numerical cap under Regional Law 34/2018 | Holiday homes and apartments are accommodation facilities in housing units. The limit is not expressed as one general number of rooms/beds, but depends on authorised capacity. |
| Tourist rental | AAUT: regional law allows up to 3 apartments under the non-business regime; no cap on rooms/beds | Furnished apartments for tourist use are distinct from CAV and do not provide additional services. The regional three-apartment rule must be coordinated with the 2026 national presumption of business activity for more than two apartments used for short-term rentals. |
Bed & Breakfast
The law distinguishes B&B and “B&B in family”: the B&B derives from Affittacamere when breakfast is provided; the “in family” form is non-business and carried out in the family home.
Affittacamere / room-based accommodation
Affittacamere provides accommodation in rooms in residential properties, without guest use of a kitchen/kitchenette. Capacity is that resulting from requirements and classification.
Holiday homes and apartments (CAV)
Holiday homes and apartments are accommodation facilities in housing units. The limit is not expressed as one general number of rooms/beds, but depends on authorised capacity.
Tourist rentals
Furnished apartments for tourist use are distinct from CAV and do not provide additional services. The regional three-apartment rule must be coordinated with the 2026 national presumption of business activity for more than two apartments used for short-term rentals.
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
- Calabria Region — accommodation documents
- Calabria Region — AAUT
- 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.