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Venice short-term rental rules (2026)

Veneto · Italy
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Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

No city night cap or city licence.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

Licence
Required
Primary residence
Not required

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Guest registration

The law in Italy requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.

System: Alloggiati Web

Deadline: Within 24 hours of arrival

Authority: Polizia di Stato (Questura)

Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.

The full Venice rules

17 rules on record for Venice, 3 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it (official), checked 25 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Venice?

Yes. No city night cap or city licence.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Venice?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Do hosts in Venice have to register their guests?

The law in Italy requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. System: Alloggiati Web. Deadline: Within 24 hours of arrival. Authority: Polizia di Stato (Questura).

When were the Venice rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Venice on 25 Oct 2026.

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