Overview
The Scottish Government introduced mandatory licensing for short-term lets in January 2022. They have provided detailed guidance for Short term lets - licensing scheme part 1: guidance for hosts and operators on their website. Further information including how to check if you require a licence is also available on the Scottish Government's about short-term let licences webpage.
Please refer to the Short Term Let Licensing Policy Statement for more information.
This Flow Diagram will also help determine if accommodation requires a short-term let licence.
Application Process
To start your application process, please go to Documents & Forms, where you will find the application form and associated documents to complete and submit. You can find further details under Application Guidance on what information is required in order to complete the application process. 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 note that all fees are non refundable once applications are received and processed. Please do not send original documents as we are unable to return them.
We are currently working to restoring the online application form and will advise when this is available in the near future.
Renewal Applications
Please ensure that you submit your renewal application, including all documentation and appropriate fee before your current licence expires. As part of this process, your application will also need to be competent (all information requested has been submitted and verified) before the date of expiry of your current licence. Any renewal licence issued, will commence from the expiry date of your current licence.
If an application is not received before your current licence expires, you will be classed as a new operator and will not be able to accept bookings or guests until you have a valid licence in place.
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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
Short-term Let Licensing
Email: stl@cne-siar.gov.uk
Telephone: 07866 915012 or 01851 822694