January 1, 2024, marked a turning point for short-term property rental in Turkey. The law regulating Airbnb services came into force on this date and with it new requirements for anyone wishing to rent out their property on a short-term basis.
In this article, Welcome Concierge shares with you all the reasons why Airbnb has changed in Turkey in 2024. You must consider these changes before launching any short-term rental business in this country.
Airbnb Turkey 2024 investment new rules
The first significant change in Airbnb regulations in Turkey is the obligation to obtain a tourism house license before proceeding with short-term rental.
The second requirement is to hang on a plaque delivered by the Ministry at the entrance of the property to be rented on a short-term basis.
Other requirements are necessary regarding the housing conditions and the property qualifications.
We will cover each one of the changes mentioned above in the next parts of this blog post.
The procedure to obtain the tourism house permit
To get the permit or the tourism house license, you have to follow the procedure defined by the new law.
You should know that only online applications are accepted. If anyone submits a physical application, it will be returned to him without any consideration. The application for a tourism house permit must be submitted through the e-Devlet platform. Before that, there are some documents that you must provide within your online application which are:
- A copy of the Turkish identity card or a copy of the passport for foreign investors as well as their tax identification number
- A signature declaration if there is no signature copy in the identity document or passport.
- A copy of the current title deed
- If the property is within a building with different owners, a notarized copy that states that all the proprietors unanimously decided that the property can be rented for tourism purposes
The application procedures are completed within 30 days. Passing this date, you either get your permit or your demand will be rejected with justification given.
In case you get your permit, your property will be inspected within 30 days from the date you obtained your tourism house license.
During the inspection, you, as a permit holder, risk paying an administrative fine if your property does not meet the required qualifications. You’ll find out more about these qualifications in the infographic below. To keep your permit, you must correct the shortcomings and make sure your property has the minimum amenities. If you do not respect the deadline defined during the inspection, the permit will be canceled.
The plaque arrangement
The plaque is delivered by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Turkey and includes the following information:
- The phrase “Residence for tourism purposes” and information that states that the property is subject to inspection by the Ministry
- The permit date, its number, and the contact number of the permit holder
- The residence’s address
The residence’s qualifications
As mentioned above, the new Airbnb regulations in Turkey contain some requirements regarding property qualifications and housing characteristics.
If you apply for the tourism house license, you need to make sure your property respects the following qualifications:
- At least one be, a bathroom, a living area, and a kitchen arrangement
- Cold and hot water quality bedding in the bedrooms including one pillow, pillowcase, sheet per person, blanket or duvet according to climatic conditions, with face and bath towel per person in the bathroom.
- Chemical fire extinguishers and smoke detectors against fire with a sketch to determine the location of the escape stairs hung behind the property’s doors
- Diverse furnishing and equipment that make the residence in compliance with housing standards
- The capacity of the house where each bedroom can receive two guests while a maximum of two people is added excluding the number of bedrooms. Thus the maximum of guests cannot exceed 12 people even if the house has more bedrooms that fit the requirements.
As a permit holder, you must maintain these conditions otherwise, you will lose it. Inspections are carried out by the provincial directorate to verify that your property still has the requirements that were the basis for the issuance of the permit.
Airbnb in Turkey in 2024: final thought
As a consequence of the new rules for Airbnb in Turkey, homeowners try to find alternatives such as mid or long-term rentals to stay away from the short-term rental restrictions.
However, even if most investors may feel frightened by the new regulations released for Airbnb in Turkey, it is still legal and possible to run a successful short-term rental business in many attractive cities such as Istanbul, Antalya, and Bodrum.
All you need to do is to stick to the requirements of the law. This means that you should never rent your property for tourism purposes without having a permit. In addition, you need to make sure you respect all the conditions we mentioned above.
Welcome Concierge connects you with the right local partners and helps you navigate the Airbnb rules in Turkey. Reach out now and let’s find out together how you can maximize your short-term rental income.
