Key figures and differences between the four categories
| Type | Rooms / beds | Practical difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bed & Breakfast | Non-business: 3 rooms / 6 beds Business: 6 rooms / 12 beds | The rules distinguish non-business and business B&Bs. The maximum limits are 3 rooms/6 beds and 6 rooms/12 beds; some technical requirements in Regulation 4/2018 ceased to have effect in 2024 and must be checked against national/local rules. |
| Affittacamere / regional equivalent | Non-business: 3 rooms / 6 beds Business: 6 rooms / 12 beds | Affittacamere: up to two apartments in the same building; capacity differs between non-business and business operation. |
| CAV / holiday apartments | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | CAV/Residence: one or more furnished housing units with services, operated as an accommodation facility. Capacity derives from the authorised units. |
| Tourist rental | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | Tourist rentals: a category separate from operating an accommodation facility; ROSS1000/codes and CIN apply under the regional and national process. |
Bed & Breakfast
Business: 6 rooms / 12 beds
The rules distinguish non-business and business B&Bs. The maximum limits are 3 rooms/6 beds and 6 rooms/12 beds; some technical requirements in Regulation 4/2018 ceased to have effect in 2024 and must be checked against national/local rules.
Affittacamere / room-based accommodation
Business: 6 rooms / 12 beds
Affittacamere: up to two apartments in the same building; capacity differs between non-business and business operation.
Holiday homes and apartments (CAV)
CAV/Residence: one or more furnished housing units with services, operated as an accommodation facility. Capacity derives from the authorised units.
Tourist rentals
Tourist rentals: a category separate from operating an accommodation facility; ROSS1000/codes and CIN apply under the regional and national process.
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
- Piedmont Region — non-hotel accommodation rules
- Piedmont Region — provisions of Regional Regulation 4/2018 no longer effective
- 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.