Welcome to the most frequently asked questions about Italy's National Identification Code (CIN) for short-term rental properties. Find answers on how to request your CIN, who needs one, deadlines, penalties, where to display it, how to add it to your Holidu listing, and the new safety requirements.

1. How can I request the CIN?

You can request your CIN through the Banca Dati Strutture Ricettive (BDSR) platform. You will need SPID or CIE to log in. Once you verify your property details, you can apply for the CIN. For step-by-step instructions, see the Ministry of Tourism's official manual.

2. Is the CIN mandatory for everyone?

Yes, the CIN is required for all types of accommodation. Starting November 2, 2024, it is mandatory for:

• Hosts and managers of hotel and non-hotel tourist facilities, as defined by current regional regulations and by the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
• Lessors of residential properties for tourism or short-term rentals, as defined in Decree-Law No. 50/2017, converted with modifications by Law No. 96 of June 21, 2017.

3. If I already have a regional or provincial identification code, do I still need the CIN?

Yes. If you already have a regional or provincial code, you still need the CIN. You must display both codes.

4. I read that my regional code will automatically become a CIN. Is this true?

No. Currently, you must apply for the CIN separately. Regional codes will not automatically convert into CINs.

5. I don't have a regional code. Do I need the CIN?

Yes. You must request the CIN even if your region does not require a provincial or regional identification code. However, if your region does require one, you must obtain that code first.

6. I have an agriturismo. Do I need the CIN?

Yes. All properties, including agriturismi, must apply for the CIN, even if regional regulations do not specify it.

7. What is the effective date for the CIN regulations?

The CIN regulations took effect on November 2, 2024. All properties must have obtained a CIN by January 1, 2025. Since that date, you are subject to penalties for failing to obtain, display, or publish the CIN.

8. What are the penalties if I don't get the CIN by January 1, 2025?

Hosts can face fines of up to €8,000, and a further fine of up to €5,000 applies if the CIN is not listed in your advertisement. Your listing may also be removed.

9. Where do I display the CIN?

The CIN must be displayed outside the building. It must also be included in every short-term rental listing, both online and offline.

10. I already have the CIN. How do I enter it on Holidu?

You can add your CIN to your Holidu listing in just a few steps:

1. Log in to your account and select your property: Log in for hosts.
2. Go to "Configuration" and click on "General Information".
   
3. Click "Edit" next to "Property Information".
   
4. Enter the CIN and click "Save".
   

11. How should the CIN be displayed outside my building?

The CIN must be clearly visible from outside the building and must comply with local urban and landscape rules. If a sign is not possible, other methods of display are acceptable as long as the code remains clearly visible.

12. Who can I contact if I need help with the CIN?

For official support, contact the Ministry of Tourism's team. You can also contact Holidu support for general questions about the registration process.

• Phone: 06.164169910
• Email: urp@ministeroturismo.gov.it

13. Which properties must meet the new safety standards?

All short-term rental properties, whether managed commercially or not, must have:

• Combustible gas and carbon monoxide detectors.
• Fire extinguishers.

Properties managed as businesses must also meet additional safety installation standards.

14. When do I need to comply with the safety requirements?

The deadline for meeting the safety standards is January 1, 2025, the same date as the CIN deadline.

15. My building already has fire extinguishers. Do I need them in my property too?

Yes. Each individual property must meet the safety requirements, even if the building itself already complies.

16. Where can I find more details about safety device requirements?

For more information on safety device requirements, please refer to the Ministry of Tourism's official website.

We hope you find this FAQ helpful. Thank you for being a Holidu host.