Key figures and differences between the four options
| 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 accommodation activity; 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 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 accommodation activity; ROSS1000/codes and CIN apply under the regional and national process.
Operational checks before starting
1. Choose the legal accommodation category
Before filing any application, you need to determine whether the project is a B&B, Affittacamere, CAV or simply a tourist rental: services, capacity, taxation and procedures differ.
2. Municipality / SUAP
Check SCIA, CIA/notification requirements, tourist tax, any local regulations and the online procedures of the competent Municipality.
3. Property and capacity
Check permitted use where required, minimum room sizes, bathrooms, safety, condominium rules and the number of beds that can actually be authorised.
4. Codes and guests
Obtain the regional/provincial code where required and then the CIN; activate tourism statistics reporting, Alloggiati Web and the 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 is an AIBBA operational summary and does not replace the legislation, subsequent measures, current forms or checks with the SUAP/Municipality. For any individual property, official sources and a concrete verification of requirements always prevail.