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:
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
Further information can be found here:
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: |
£ |
£ |
Short-term let for 3 years (capacity up to 4 occupants) |
310.00 |
232.50 |
Short-term let for 3 years (capacity 5 - 9 occupants) |
380.00 |
285.00 |
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 |
Short-term let for 3 years (capacity 5 - 9 occupants) |
300.00 |
225.00 |
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 |
Capacity 5 – 9 occupants |
380.00 |
285.00 |
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 |
Capacity 5 - 9 occupants |
300.00 |
225.00 |
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 |
Material change of circumstances. |
75.00 |
75.00 |
Material change of circumstances – name change only. |
30.00 |
30.00 |
Formal legally certified duplicate or true copy licences or a true copy of an entry in the register of licences. |
120.00 |
120.00 |
Simple replacement or copy licences or information about an entry in the register of licences. |
30.00 |
30.00 |