Short-term Lets
Documents and Forms
- 00 CNES Short-term Let Licensing Policy (PDF)
- 01 STL Application Form and Guidance Notes 2024 (Word)
- 01 STL Application Form and Guidance Notes 2024 (PDF)
- 01 STL Application Form Transfer Licence 2024 (Word)
- 01 STL Application Form Transfer Licence 2024 (PDF)
- 02 Confirmation of Posting Notice 2023 (Word)
- 02 Public Display Notice 2023 (Word)
- 03 Joint Owners’ Declaration 2022 (Word)
- 05 SFRS Checklist (Word)
- 06 CNES Legionnaires Risk Assessment STL 2023 (Word)
- 06 CNES Legionnaires Risk Assessment STL 2023 (PDF)
- 06a CNES Legionnaires Risk Assessment Example STL 2023 (PDF)
- 08 STL Application Checklist 2024 (Word)
- 08 STL Application Checklist 2024 (PDF)
Additional Information including Health and Safety
Further information for hosts can be found at Short term lets – licensing scheme part 1: guidance for hosts and operators – gov.scot
You can send your application, supporting documents and appropriate fee to – stl@cne-siar.gov.uk or by post to Consumer & Environmental Services, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BW. Please note that we are unable to process your application without the appropriate fee being paid. We will then contact you with an update on your application status.
Please do not send original documents as we are unable to return them.
List of fees and how to pay
Please note this is for a 3 year licence
| Licence Type | 1 – 2 Guests | 3 – 4 Guests | 5 – 6 Guests | 7+ Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Letting and/or Sharing Licence | £140 | £161 | £214 | £321 |
| Secondary Letting Licence | £321 | £375 | £402 | £428 |
Online Payments
Anyone wishing to make a payment other than by Direct Debit can do so by using the secure payments portal. Payments on this site are secure. Please note that refunds are not provided once applications are received and processed.
Other Available Payment Methods:
By phone on 0300 323 0090
Enforcement Information
Please refer to our policy for information relating to unlicenced operators.
Detailed enforcement information can be found on the Scottish Government Website
Further information is also available on the Scottish Government website
Contact Us
Email: Short-term Let Licensing: stl@cne-siar.gov.uk
Telephone: 07866 915012