Guide to Obtaining a Summer Rental Homes and Villas License in Compliance with New Regulations
As of October 2023, the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, in collaboration with relevant governorships, has been granted authority for the issuance of daily house rental licenses. The enforcement of these new regulations is scheduled to commence on January 1, 2024. This set of laws specifically pertains to daily or short-term house rentals, defined as properties leased for less than 100 days.
Tourism Residence License Requirement
To engage in short term holiday rentals, property owners are now required to obtain a tourism residence certificate. This certification is mandatory and will be implemented starting in 2024.
Status of Short Term Rental Houses
With the recent legal regulations, short term rental houses have been categorized under the status of hostels. This ensures proper oversight, tax regulation, and the prevention of illicit activities associated with daily house rentals.
Reporting to Authorities
Property owners engaging in short term rental homes are now obligated to report the identity information of their guests to the police. This measure helps prevent irregular transactions and facilitates the identification of wanted individuals.
Application Process
Property owners must apply for a tourism holiday homes license within one month from the effective date of the law. Failure to comply may result in penalties.
License Plate Requirement
Upon approval, property owners will receive a tourism residence license plate from the Ministry of Tourism and Culture. Displaying this plate on the residence’s door becomes mandatory.
Consent from Co-Owners
If the property is part of an flat building, the property owner must obtain approval from all flat owners to acquire a tourist residence permit.
Permission for Building Blocks
If applying for a tourism residence license for a building within a complex, permission from the flat owners of the specific building is sufficient, not the entire complex.
Penalties for Unauthorized Rental
Renting out a property as a tourist residence without the knowledge of the landlord may result in penalties.
The Ministry of Tourism and Culture and relevant governorships have been designated as the authorities for issuing daily house rental licenses.
Property owners are required to apply to the local municipalities affiliated with the property.
Applications must be submitted within one month from January 1, 2024.
Administrative fines will be imposed for non-compliance.
Permit certificate procedures will be finalized within three months from the application date.
Homeowners renting their properties without obtaining a daily rental house license may face fines starting from 100,000 TL as of 2023.
Security forces may temporarily seal unlicensed daily rental properties.
For a smoother and more efficient process, especially for smaller properties, consider working with professionals like Bodrum White, a professional property management company.
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Q: Do I need to register relatives if they are staying at my property while I am not there? (Short Term)
A: ALL guests regardless of status to the owner have to be registered on the Polis/Jandarma system to inform them of their stay if the legal property owner is not present & the property must have a valid rental permit attached if ANYONE stays who is not 1st degree family (Mother – Father – Son or Daughter & their children). The requirement to register 1st degree family with Polis/Jandarma may vary from province to province.
Q: I’m not in Türkiye right now so can I still register my property?
A: The property owner must register the property or if you engage the services of a 3rd party (Power of Attorney) in Türkiye so they can register on your behalf.
Q: How do i know if the property i am renting has been registered?
A: The Rental Permit must be affixed to the front door of the property.
The following information is included in the issued permit:
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