Key figures and differences between the four categories
| Type | Rooms / beds | Practical difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bed & Breakfast | 6 rooms / 12 beds (excluding the owner’s room) | The B&B is located in the housing unit where the operator resides or has domicile and includes accommodation and breakfast. |
| Affittacamere / regional equivalent | 6 rooms / 15 beds | Affittacamere: up to 6 rooms and 15 beds, in no more than two furnished apartments in the same building; kitchen use may be allowed depending on the specific category. |
| CAV / holiday apartments | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | Furnished housing units for tourist use consist of one or more furnished rooms with bathroom and independent kitchen, without food service or centralised services; contracts may last up to five consecutive months. |
| Tourist rental | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | Tourist rentals are regulated separately from accommodation facilities and retain the nature of a rental agreement. |
Bed & Breakfast
(excluding the owner’s room)
The B&B is located in the housing unit where the operator resides or has domicile and includes accommodation and breakfast.
Affittacamere / room-based accommodation
Affittacamere: up to 6 rooms and 15 beds, in no more than two furnished apartments in the same building; kitchen use may be allowed depending on the specific category.
Holiday homes and apartments (CAV)
Furnished housing units for tourist use consist of one or more furnished rooms with bathroom and independent kitchen, without food service or centralised services; contracts may last up to five consecutive months.
Tourist rentals
Tourist rentals are regulated separately from accommodation facilities and retain the nature of a rental agreement.
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
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region — Regional Law 17/2025, current text
- 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.