You’ve probably already heard about the new regulations for Airbnb in Turkey. These new requirements will come into force starting from January 1st, 2024. If you analyze the changes introduced by the new law released in October 2023, you will notice that the main and major novelty is the mandatory tourism house license required from all homeowners who would like to rent their property daily or for tourism purposes.
What is the tourism house license and who needs it?
The tourism house license, also known as the daily rental license, is a legal document delivered by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It is required for every proprietor who wants to run a short-term rental with his property.
The short-term rental should not exceed 100 days, otherwise, it is considered a long-term rental and will not be subject to the new regulations.
The process of obtaining the daily rental license
To obtain the tourism house license, you have to be eligible for some conditions which are:
- The duration of the rental should not exceed 100 days
- You have to get the approval of all floor landlords before applying for the licence
- You have to submit your application to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- You have to apply for the short-term rental license within the first month following the 1st of January 2024. Fines are applicable if you do not fulfill this condition before this deadline
- Once you get the daily rental license, you will get a tourism house license plaque. You must hang it on the door of the building
Physical applications are not accepted. If you want to get your daily rental license, you need to apply through e-Devlet platform.
The documents you need for the daily rental license application
Here are some of the documents you need to present along with your application to obtain the tourism house license.
- A copy of your Turkish identity card or passport if you’re a Turkish citizen and a copy of passport with the identity number if you’re a foreigner
- The license application form
- A copy of your title deed
- Your address certificate
- Fire report certificate
- Approval from the floor owners for the apartment building
- A declaration of accuracy where you acknowledge that the information you’ve provided is correct and the documents are authentic
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What is the information mentioned in the short-term license?
If you would like to know what the short-term rental permit looks like, it includes the following information:
- The name of the permit holder: this may be your name if you’re the one who is about to rent on a short-term basis or the company name who will rent the property
- The address of the property to be rented
- The permit’s date and number
- The maximum number of people who can be received as Airbnb guests within the property
Short-term rental license: final thought
Though the new regulations are not quite clear yet, Airbnb is still legal in Turkey. All you need to do is fulfill the requirements and get your daily rental license as soon as possible. Things will certainly become clearer once the law comes into force. We will keep you updated with all the information you need to manage your short-term rental in compliance and efficiently.
FAQ
What happens if I fail to get the daily rental license?
If you ever rent your property for tourism purposes without the daily rental license, you risk severe penalties as the fine starts from 100000 TL.
Do I have to declare the identity of my guests to the government?
You have to report all your guests within your short-term rental business to the Police Department through KBS System. If you don’t, you risk a penalty of 2520 TL.
Can I rent my house daily with the tourism house license?
Yes, you can. This license is dedicated to this type of short-term rental.
