Key figures and differences between the four categories
| Type | Rooms / beds | Practical difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bed & Breakfast | Municipalities >3,000 inhabitants: 3 rooms / 6 beds Municipalities ≤3,000 inhabitants: 4 rooms / 8 beds | The limit changes according to the population of the Municipality. In municipalities with up to 3,000 inhabitants, up to 4 rooms and 8 beds are allowed, subject also to the distance conditions provided by law. |
| Affittacamere / regional equivalent | 6 rooms / 12 beds | Regional rules for Affittacamere allow up to 6 rooms and 12 beds; it is a room-based accommodation facility distinct from the family B&B. |
| CAV / holiday apartments | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | CAV are tourist housing units classified/managed as accommodation facilities. Capacity must be read from the requirements and authorisation of the individual property. |
| Tourist rental | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | Tourist rental remains distinct from accommodation facilities and follows the applicable national, regional and municipal obligations. |
Bed & Breakfast
Municipalities ≤3,000 inhabitants: 4 rooms / 8 beds
The limit changes according to the population of the Municipality. In municipalities with up to 3,000 inhabitants, up to 4 rooms and 8 beds are allowed, subject also to the distance conditions provided by law.
Affittacamere / room-based accommodation
Regional rules for Affittacamere allow up to 6 rooms and 12 beds; it is a room-based accommodation facility distinct from the family B&B.
Holiday homes and apartments (CAV)
CAV are tourist housing units classified/managed as accommodation facilities. Capacity must be read from the requirements and authorisation of the individual property.
Tourist rentals
Tourist rental remains distinct from accommodation facilities and follows the applicable national, regional and municipal obligations.
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
- Molise Region — accommodation-facility forms
- Official Gazette — Molise Regional Law 19/1995, art. 16 Affittacamere
- 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.