Short-term rentals, Alto Adige's crackdown on new Airbnbs: maximum of two apartments per person

Alto Adige/Südtirol – In a decisive move to curb the proliferation of short-term rentals and protect the availability of housing for its residents, the autonomous province of Bolzano has enacted stricter regulations. Effective immediately, individuals seeking to operate short-term rental businesses, such as Airbnb, will be limited to managing a maximum of two properties.

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Così si salvaguardano cittadini e lavoratori

This latest measure, introduced by the provincial council, represents a significant tightening of previous rules. Earlier regulations, which had capped rentals at five apartments or eight rooms per person, faced legal challenges from the Italian national government. Concerns were raised that provincial legislation overstepped its authority and conflicted with national and European competition laws.

Following negotiations and adjustments, including the removal of a residency requirement stipulation, the province reached an agreement with the national government. However, the underlying issue of housing affordability and the impact of tourism on local communities remained a priority. The new two-apartment limit, mirroring a recent change in national tax regulations for short-term rentals, signals a firm stance by the provincial administration.

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Abbiamo sempre più richieste per nuovi locatori, da qui la scelta di mettere dei limiti.

Provincial Assessor Luis Walcher emphasized that the decision was driven by an increasing number of applications for new rental licenses. "We have always had more requests for new landlords, hence the choice to set limits," he stated. This policy aims to strike a balance between supporting tourism, a vital economic sector for Alto Adige, and safeguarding the housing market for locals and essential workers. The provincial government's proactive approach underscores its commitment to preserving the quality of life and social fabric of the region against the pressures of mass tourism.

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Come lo Stato ha modificato i criteri per la cedolare secca in materia di affitti brevi, che da quest’anno è applicabile a massimo due appartamenti e non più quattro, anche noi abbiamo fatto una riduzione.