Key figures and differences between the four categories
| Type | Rooms / beds | Practical difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bed & Breakfast | Non-business: 3 rooms / 6 beds Business: 5 rooms / 10 beds | The operator must have residence and habitual abode there and reserve one room for themselves. The law distinguishes occasional non-business operation from organised business operation. |
| Affittacamere / regional equivalent | 6 rooms / 12 beds | Affittacamere: maximum 6 rooms and 12 beds; guests do not use a kitchen/kitchenette. It may be operated as a business or non-business activity depending on organisation and services. |
| CAV / holiday apartments | No single regional cap on rooms/beds max 2 beds on a sofa bed in the living room | CAV operated as a business; room and bed capacity depends on the floor areas set by law. Food/beverage service is not allowed and no residents may live there. |
| Tourist rental | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | Tourist rentals are distinct from CAV, with CIR/CIN and other applicable obligations; business operation must be coordinated with the 2026 national rules. |
Bed & Breakfast
Business: 5 rooms / 10 beds
The operator must have residence and habitual abode there and reserve one room for themselves. The law distinguishes occasional non-business operation from organised business operation.
Affittacamere / room-based accommodation
Affittacamere: maximum 6 rooms and 12 beds; guests do not use a kitchen/kitchenette. It may be operated as a business or non-business activity depending on organisation and services.
Holiday homes and apartments (CAV)
max 2 beds on a sofa bed in the living room
CAV operated as a business; room and bed capacity depends on the floor areas set by law. Food/beverage service is not allowed and no residents may live there.
Tourist rentals
Tourist rentals are distinct from CAV, with CIR/CIN and other applicable obligations; business operation must be coordinated with the 2026 national rules.
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
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.