How to get CIN and CIR step by step

If you rent a vacation home or an apartment for short term rentals, understanding how to get the CIN and CIR is one of the first tasks to complete. Without these codes, you risk incomplete listings, delays in publishing on platforms, and heavy fines during authority checks.

The procedure is not identical across Italy, since a major part of the bureaucracy depends on the Region and the Municipality. However, the basic logic remains the same: first, you register the property at a local level to get the CIR, then you use that code to request the CIN through the national database.

The CIR is the regional or territorial identification code for the accommodation or property used for tourist rentals. The technical name can vary slightly from one Region to another, but the purpose is identical: communicating to the local administration who is renting, where the property is located, and under what management type.

The CIN is the national identification code and is strictly connected to the Ministry of Tourism database. This code serves to standardize checks at a state level and to make the identification of properties on online booking platforms immediate.

For owners, this means that the codes must be requested mandatorily and then displayed both in online listings and inside the property. For cohosts, cleaners, and maintenance professionals, the advantage is equally strategic: working with properties that are perfectly in order eliminates the risk of profile blocks, sudden booking cancellations, and complications with communications to the Police Headquarters.

CIR e CIN: what they are and why they matter

The CIR is the regional or territorial identification code for the accommodation or property used for tourist rentals. The technical name can vary slightly from one Region to another, but the purpose is identical: communicating to the local administration who is renting, where the property is located, and under what management type.

The CIN is the national identification code and is strictly connected to the Ministry of Tourism database. This code serves to standardize checks at a state level and to make the identification of properties on online booking platforms immediate.

Before you start: documents and checks to prepare

Before executing the login to the various dedicated portals, I recommend preparing a digital folder with all the essential data. The documents regularly requested are the following:

Complete personal data of the owner or property manager.
Tax code and a valid identity document.
Updated cadastral data relating to the property.
Title of possession or availability of the accommodation, such as the deed of ownership, commodatum, or rental agreement.
Complete address including interior, floor, and staircase where applicable.
Certified email or standard email address to receive administrative communications.
SPID or Electronic Identity Card credentials to access public portals.

Pay attention to a point that is often underestimated: the correct classification of the activity. A pure tourist rental follows different rules compared to a B&B or a vacation home managed as a business. Misclassifying the category at the beginning brings the risk of having to cancel the procedure, correct listings, and redefine tax commitments.

For professionals collaborating with owners, this is the ideal phase to request a data verification. A cohost can check that listing details match the submitted application. A cleaner can verify that there is a proper holder in the house to display codes and useful contacts. A maintenance professional can check the visibility of the house number or the compliance of access systems.

How to get the CIR: the practical process

The first step always takes place at a regional or municipal level. Depending on the area of Italy where the property is located, you must access the tourism portal of the Region or the SUAP office of the Municipality to submit the communication of start of activity. You can check the general guidelines on the Ministry of Tourism Database page, which details the regional integrations.

The operational sequence involves these steps:

Log in via SPID or CIE to the digital portal of the Region or the Municipality.
Select the specific category of your accommodation carefully.
Enter personal data, cadastral references, and space descriptions.
Upload the mandatory attachments required by your territory.
Submit the application and save the receipt with the protocol number in PDF format immediately.

Processing times vary based on the efficiency of individual offices. In some locations, the CIR code is generated in a few business days, while in other areas it can take two weeks, particularly in the periods preceding peak season. If times stretch out, monitor your personal area and spam folder constantly.

How to get the CIN through the BDSR portal

Once you obtain the regional code, you can proceed with the CIN request. The core of this operation is the official BDSR platform (Banca Dati Strutture Ricettive) managed by the Ministry of Tourism. All data entered in this phase must be identical to what was communicated to the Region.

The guided procedure follows these steps:

Keep the obtained CIR and the property cadastral data close at hand.
Log in with SPID or CIE to the official portal of the national BDSR.
Verify your property data that the system inherited automatically from the Region.
Complete the safety declaration: confirm under your own responsibility that the accommodation is equipped with suitable fire extinguishers and compliant gas and carbon monoxide detectors.
Confirm the information and download the official certificate containing your CIN code.

Immediately after issuance, insert the code in the dedicated fields on Airbnb, Booking.com, and on your direct booking website if you have one. National regulations also mandate the physical display of the CIN outside the building where the accommodation is located. This means the code should be placed in a visible spot before entering, such as on the mailbox, next to the intercom, or near the main entrance door, while always respecting the architectural decor and any building or condominium regulations. Completing this step ensures full compliance and avoids issues during local inspections.

This phase requires maximum alignment of the team. The cohost updates descriptions and automatic welcome messages. The cleaner verifies that the code is printed and visible at the house entrance. The maintenance professional takes care of installing the fire extinguishers and detectors required by law to keep the property safe and compliant.

Common mistakes, realistic timing, and what to do next

The most frequent errors among hosts concern entering inconsistent addresses between the CIR and CIN applications, choosing the wrong contract category, and delaying portal updates after the codes are issued.

To complete the entire process safely, consider a conservative time window ranging from one to three weeks overall. If you want the property to be active and bookable for the start of summer, the practical advice is to start the procedures between the end of winter and the beginning of spring, anticipating the peak of requests to public offices.

The CIN and CIR clear the path to property compliance, but remember that short term rental bureaucracy also requires activating credentials for Alloggiati Web with the Police, and managing the municipal tourist tax.

If you manage a property and need support with startup procedures, technical maintenance, or turnover services, on Hostbudd you can find local professionals ready to collaborate. If you offer services, knowing these procedures allows you to present yourself as a strategic and authoritative partner for your property owner clients.