Short Term Lets Licences
Short-term let providers are now legally required to apply for a licence from the 1 October 2022. New hosts from this date will need to have a licence before accepting bookings and welcoming guests. Existing hosts (those that have operated prior to 1 October 2022) have until 30 September 2023 to apply. For more information and to check if you need a licence visit gov.scot/shorttermlets.
Know the information and documentation you may require ahead of making the application – it could save time in the long run. After reading the guidance below you can complete the application form. There’s also a raft of further information in the Related Downloads section on this page below, including a PDF version of the Application Form.
As a brief summary, to apply for a licence, you will need to:
- read our Guidance,
- complete an application form,
- pay an application fee,
- provide floor and location plans – refer to Annex C of our Guidance,
- complete Declarations by Owners if required - refer to Annex D of our Guidance,
- confirm that you are complying with the mandatory licence conditions by ticking a Checklist – refer to Annex E of our Guidance,
- complete a separate Fire Safety Checklist for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, available in the Related Downloads section of this webpage as an interactive PDF and
- display a Notice at your premises to advise passers-by that you are applying for a licence – there is an objection period of 28 days – you do not display this until the Licensing Team asks you to.
If you require further information please contact the team by email or by calling 01856 873535 extensions 2246, 2232 or 2229 and leave a voicemail if officers are not available
Guidance
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Guidance Notes
- Floor Plans
- Owners Declaration
- Checklist
- Notice for Display
- Display Notice Compliance Certificate
- Temporary Exemptions Policy
- Fire Safety Checklist
Further Information
Further information can be found here:
- Latest information about the regulation of short-term lets
- Current Scottish Government guidance for hosts and operators
- Visit Scotland Guidance
- Destination Orkney (requires membership registration)
Licensing Fees
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Note: The first £240 of licence fees for each individual application is non-refundable. |
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Non- linked isles |
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2022/23 |
2022/23 |
Secondary Letting: |
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Short-term let for 3 years (capacity up to 4 occupants) |
310.00 |
232.50 |
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Short-term let for 3 years (capacity 5 - 9 occupants) |
380.00 |
285.00 |
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Short-term let for 3 years (capacity for 10 or more occupants) |
510.00 |
382.50 |
Home Sharing and Home Letting: |
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Short-term let for 3 years (capacity up to 4 occupants) |
240.00 |
180.00 |
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Short-term let for 3 years (capacity 5 - 9 occupants) |
300.00 |
225.00 |
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Short-term let for 3 years (capacity for 10 or more occupants) |
400.00 |
300.00 |
Material change in premises – Secondary Letting: |
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Capacity up to 4 occupants |
310.00 |
232.50 |
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Capacity 5 – 9 occupants |
380.00 |
285.00 |
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Capacity for 10 or more occupants |
510.00 |
382.50 |
Material change in premises – Home Sharing and Home Letting: |
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Capacity up to 4 occupants |
240.00 |
180.00 |
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Capacity 5 - 9 occupants |
300.00 |
225.00 |
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Capacity for 10 or more occupants |
400.00 |
300.00 |
General: |
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Temporary licence for short-term let (which cannot exceed 6 weeks). |
240.00 |
180.00 |
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Material change of circumstances. |
75.00 |
75.00 |
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Material change of circumstances – name change only. |
30.00 |
30.00 |
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Formal legally certified duplicate or true copy licences or a true copy of an entry in the register of licences. |
120.00 |
120.00 |
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Simple replacement or copy licences or information about an entry in the register of licences. |
30.00 |
30.00 |
Related Downloads
