FAQ - National Identification code (CIN) for Italian Properties

Welcome to the National Identification code more frequently asked questions

1. How can I request the CIN?To get your CIN, go to the Banca Dati Strutture Ricettive (BDSR)  platform. You’ll need SPID or CIE to log in. Once you verify your property details, you can apply for the CIN. For detailed instructions, check 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’s mandatory for:

• Owners or managers of hotel and non-hotel tourist facilities as defined by current regional regulations and 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’ll still need the CIN and must display both codes.

4. I read my regional code will automatically become a CIN. Is this true?Currently, you must apply for the CIN. 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 doesn’t require a provincial or regional identification code. However, if your region requires one, you must get that first.

6. I own an ‘agriturismo’. Do I need the CIN? Yes, all properties, including agriturismos, must apply for the CIN, even if the regional regulations don’t specify it.

7. What is the effective date for the CIN regulations? The CIN regulations were applied as of November 2, 2024, and all properties must have obtained a CIN by January 1, 2025. Since this date, you are subject to penalties for failure to obtain, display, or publish the CIN.

8. What are the penalties if I don’t get the CIN by January 1, 2025? You could face fines up to €8,000 for landlords, and €5,000 if the CIN isn’t listed. Your listing might also be removed.

9. Where do I display the CIN?The CIN must be displayed outside the building and included in every short-term rental listing, both online and offline.

10. I already have the CIN. How do I enter it on Holidu?Here’s how to add your CIN on Holidu:

1. Log in to your account and select your property: Log in for hosts .
2. Go to “Configuration” on the left hand side 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 should be clearly visible outside the building, complying with local urban and landscape rules. If posting a sign isn’t possible, other methods to display the CIN are acceptable as long as it’s visible.

12. Who can I contact if I need help with the CIN?For support, reach out to the Ministry of Tourism’s team:

• Phone: 06.164169910
• Email: info.bdsr@ministeroturismo.gov.it, 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 will also need to meet additional safety installation standards.

14. When do I need to comply with the safety requirements?The deadline for meeting 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 rental unit too? Yes, each individual rental unit must meet the safety requirements, even if the building itself is already compliant.

16. Where can I find more details about safety device requirements?For more info, please refer to the Ministry of Tourism’s official website.

We hope you find this FAQ helpful and straightforward. Thank you for being a valued host!