Short-term rentals in Turkey: what Law No. 7464 requires since 2024

Key points

• Turkey's Law No. 7464 on leasing residential properties for tourism purposes has been in force since 1 January 2024.
• Renting a home to tourists for up to 100 days requires a special permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, issued by the governor's office of the province.
• In multi-unit buildings, the source says all other residents must agree unanimously.
• Subletting for tourism is prohibited, and every accommodation provider pays a 2% accommodation tax.
• Fines in the source: TL 100,000 for a first offence, TL 500,000 for a second and up to TL 1 million after that.

As of 11 January 2024 (source revised 6 January 2026). Rates, fines and rules may have changed since, so please check the current position. General information only, not legal or tax advice.

Background to the law

According to the source, Law No. 7464 on the Leasing of Residential Properties for Tourism Purposes and Amendments to Certain Laws was introduced in October 2023; the text is published in the Official Gazette (Resmî Gazete). It took effect on 1 January 2024 and targets short-term holiday lets such as those offered on Airbnb.

The source links the change to sharp rises in property prices and rents. After the government capped annual rent increases at 25%, disputes between landlords and tenants grew, and many owners switched to short-term letting via online platforms. Market analysis suggested that many of these homes were let illegally, with around TL 52 billion in illegal profit from tourist rentals over one year.

What the law requires

A permit for stays of up to 100 days

Owners, or holders of limited property rights, who let a home to tourists for up to 100 days need a special permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Permits are issued by the governor's office (Valilik) of the relevant province; for Side that is Antalya. Lettings longer than 100 days are not covered by this rule.

Signage and neighbours' consent

• Buildings with registered holiday lets must display a specific sign showing the registration.
• In multi-unit buildings, according to the source, the owner needs unanimous agreement from all other residents before starting. This is particularly relevant for apartments in residential complexes, which are common in and around Side.

A cap for single owners

To stop a building owned by one person becoming an unregistered hotel, the same owner can, according to the source, receive permits for no more than 25% of the independent units in the building. Where more than five units exceed that limit, a business licence (işletme ruhsatı) is required.

No subletting

Tenants may not sublet a home to third parties for tourism. Companies are still allowed to lease homes for their employees.

Accommodation tax

All accommodation providers, without exception, pay a 2% accommodation tax, and according to the source the services they provide are also subject to the 2% tax.

Penalties

The source lists the following:

• First offence: TL 100,000 per property (about USD 3,500 at the time)
• Second offence: TL 500,000 (about USD 18,000)
• Further offences: up to TL 1 million (about USD 36,000)
• Unauthorised subletting: TL 100,000 per contract
• Platforms: listing sites must remove adverts without a permit or face, according to the source, a fine of USD 3,500 per advert.

The dollar figures are the source's conversions at the exchange rate of the time.

Expected impact on the rental market

When the source was written, experts expected average rents to rise by around 30%, partly because fewer rental homes would be available. Permits, signage, paperwork and tourism taxes add costs that could take a considerable share of net rental income, putting licensed holiday homes in competition with one- and two-star hotels.

The source describes the law's aim as bringing transparency and order to the rental sector, strengthening tenants' rights and creating a safer, fairer setting for owners and tourists alike.

What it means if you are buying a holiday home

• If you plan short-term lets, check before you buy whether a permit is realistic for that specific unit, especially given the neighbour-consent rule in complexes.
• Build permit, tax and management costs into your return calculation.
• Lettings of more than 100 days are, according to the source, not covered by this permit requirement.

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