| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Restricted — rules apply |
| Permit / License Required | Yes (CIN national code) |
| Tax Rate | Tourist tax |
| Night / Day Cap | Varies |
| Minimum Stay | Varies |
| Permit Fee | Registration fee |
| Penalties | Not specified; audit of existing Montedomini-related contracts ongoing |
| Primary Residence Required | Varies |
| Occupancy Limit | Per unit |
Short-term rentals in Florence, Tuscany are allowed but subject to significant restrictions under local regulations as of 2026. Hosts operating on Airbnb, VRBO, or other vacation rental platforms must obtain proper licensing: Yes (CIN national code). The associated permit fees are Registration fee.
Short-term rental operators in Florence should be aware of these tax obligations: Tourist tax.
Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Florence include: Primary residence requirement: Varies. Rental day cap: Varies. Occupancy limit: Per unit. Minimum stay: Varies.
Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Florence: No new short-term tourist rentals (defined as stays under 30 days) are permitted in subzones A1 (UNESCO historic center), A3, and A4 under a 5-year municipal authorization freeze. This covers the hist. Density rules: Historic-center moratorium. Insurance: Varies.
Hosts who fail to comply with Florence's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Not specified; audit of existing Montedomini-related contracts ongoing.
Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Florence: Yes - CIN required on listings.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗Airbnb and short-term rentals are legal in Florence but subject to restrictions. Hosts must comply with local permit requirements and zoning rules. Florence's existing regulations are under review following controversy over license allocation procedures in the Montedomini case. New rules are expected that will impose stricter controls and potenti
Yes. Florence requires the following for short-term rental operation: Yes (CIN national code).
Short-term rental hosts in Florence are subject to the following tax obligations: Tourist tax.
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Florence may face enforcement. Not specified; audit of existing Montedomini-related contracts ongoing.
Freeze on new 5-year municipal authorizations for tourist rentals in zones A1, A3, and A4 effective June 21, 2026 Existing registered rentals are permitted to continue operating Montedomini public housing audit and controversy led to tighter regulatory oversight in summer 2026
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