Key figures and differences between the four categories
| Type | Rooms / beds | Practical difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bed & Breakfast | 1–3 rooms; max 4 beds per room ⇒ theoretical maximum 12 beds | B&B: the operator must reside in the unit and be present while it is open; breakfast is served by the operator/family members. If occasional, it does not constitute a business activity. |
| Affittacamere / regional equivalent | Tourist accommodation: 1–6 rooms; max 4 beds per room ⇒ theoretical maximum 24 beds | In Veneto, the regional equivalent of Affittacamere is the “alloggio turistico”: a complementary room-based accommodation facility, distinct from both B&B and tourist rental. |
| CAV / holiday apartments | Furnished housing units: no single overall cap on rooms/beds | Holiday apartments/furnished housing units for tourist use: one or more rooms with their own bathroom and kitchen; capacity is determined by classification and requirements. |
| Tourist rental | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | Tourist rental under art. 27-bis: it is not an accommodation facility and accommodation services may not be provided during the stay. ROSS1000/CIR and then CIN apply; the maximum number of beds is not set by the Region but may depend on the Municipality. |
Bed & Breakfast
⇒ theoretical maximum 12 beds
B&B: the operator must reside in the unit and be present while it is open; breakfast is served by the operator/family members. If occasional, it does not constitute a business activity.
Affittacamere / room-based accommodation
⇒ theoretical maximum 24 beds
In Veneto, the regional equivalent of Affittacamere is the “alloggio turistico”: a complementary room-based accommodation facility, distinct from both B&B and tourist rental.
Holiday homes and apartments (CAV)
Holiday apartments/furnished housing units for tourist use: one or more rooms with their own bathroom and kitchen; capacity is determined by classification and requirements.
Tourist rentals
Tourist rental under art. 27-bis: it is not an accommodation facility and accommodation services may not be provided during the stay. ROSS1000/CIR and then CIN apply; the maximum number of beds is not set by the Region but may depend on the Municipality.
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
- Veneto Region — Regional Law 11/2013
- Veneto Region — Regional Executive Resolution 419/2015
- Veneto Region — tourist landlords FAQs 2026
- 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.