Airbnb Regulation Came Into Effect In Turkey 2024

The law known as the "The Law on the Vacation Rentals and Amendments to Some Laws," regulating the rental of houses for tourism purposes, commonly referred to as the Airbnb Law in Turkey, was published in the Official Gazette in November 2023. To fill in the gaps in the law and regulate the details related to the subject, the "Regulation on the Activities for Vacation Rentals" was published in the Official Gazette on December 28, 2023, and came into effect on January 1, 2024. This regulation, which can be referred to as the Airbnb Regulation, encompasses various aspects of short-term rentals. In this article, we will examine the purpose of the Airbnb Regulation, permit applications, the obligations of permit holders, and other related matters.