Short-term rental of Italian property is fully permitted, but the regulatory landscape is shifting rapidly and varies by region. Rules on Airbnb-style tourist lets have tightened in 2025, with regional governments increasingly imposing licensing requirements, occupancy limits, and registration obligations that owners must meet before listing a property. In our experience, buyers who plan to generate income this way need to factor compliance costs and local restrictions into their investment model from the outset, not as an afterthought. We typically advise clarifying the specific rules for your municipality before purchase.