Key figures and differences between the four categories
| Type | Rooms / beds | Practical difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bed & Breakfast | 6 rooms / 12 beds | The B&B is an accommodation facility operated as a business in the same housing unit, providing lodging, essential services and breakfast (and, where permitted by law, meals within the statutory limits). |
| Affittacamere / regional equivalent | 6 rooms / 12 beds | Business-run Affittacamere: maximum 6 rooms and 12 beds in the same housing unit, with accommodation and essential services. |
| CAV / holiday apartments | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | CAV: housing units with one or more furnished rooms, private bathroom and kitchen, managed as a single business within a building/complex. |
| Tourist rental | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | Tourist rental is distinct from operating an accommodation facility. Municipal/urban-planning rules introduced by the new Consolidated Act must also be checked, in addition to CIN and SCIA where the activity is business-run. |
Bed & Breakfast
The B&B is an accommodation facility operated as a business in the same housing unit, providing lodging, essential services and breakfast (and, where permitted by law, meals within the statutory limits).
Affittacamere / room-based accommodation
Business-run Affittacamere: maximum 6 rooms and 12 beds in the same housing unit, with accommodation and essential services.
Holiday homes and apartments (CAV)
CAV: housing units with one or more furnished rooms, private bathroom and kitchen, managed as a single business within a building/complex.
Tourist rentals
Tourist rental is distinct from operating an accommodation facility. Municipal/urban-planning rules introduced by the new Consolidated Act must also be checked, in addition to CIN and SCIA where the activity is business-run.
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
- Tuscany Region — Regional Law 61/2024, Tourism Consolidated Act
- 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.