Short answer: letting a home in Türkiye for 100 days or less at a time requires a permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, obtained before any rental contract. Applications go through e-Devlet only. In a building with several flats, all flat owners must agree unanimously in a notarised decision. Foreign owners are covered too; in 2026 fines for unpermitted letting start at about TRY 180,000 per home.
Last updated: 13 October 2026.
Which rentals does Law No. 7464 cover?
Law No. 7464 on the Rental of Residences for Tourism Purposes (Official Gazette, 2 November 2023) and its implementing regulation have applied since 1 January 2024. Any rental of a residence to a user for up to 100 days at a time is a tourism rental, whatever the guest's purpose (holiday, study, medical treatment or work). Single rentals longer than 100 days fall outside the law, but an owner who lets the same home more than four times within a year under contracts exceeding 100 days faces a separate fine (Article 4/1-g).
Who issues the permit and how do you apply?
The permit is issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism; the provincial culture and tourism directorate (for Alanya, Manavgat and Gazipaşa: Antalya) reviews the file. Applications are accepted only through e-Devlet (service: “Turizm Amaçlı Konut İzin Belge Başvurusu”); paper or postal applications are returned. The decision is due within 60 days. Only the owner (or a usufruct or superficies holder) can apply; a long-term tenant cannot. According to the Ministry's guide, owners without a Turkish foreigner ID number apply through a representative holding a notarised power of attorney.
| Document | Prepared / issued by | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Passport copy plus foreigner ID number or tax number | Owner | Passport; tax office |
| Up-to-date title deed record | Land registry | e-Devlet or tapu office |
| Notarised unanimous decision of all flat owners in the building | All residential owners | Owners' meeting + notary |
| Consent of co-owners | Co-owners | Written statement |
| Notarised power of attorney (if a representative applies) | Owner | Notary or consulate |
| Business licence (more than five homes in one building) | Municipality | Belediye |
| Permit and plaque | Ministry of Culture and Tourism | Issued after approval |
Do the neighbours have to agree?
Yes, in a building with several units: Article 3/3 requires a unanimous decision of all residential owners of that building. In a multi-block complex only the block where the flat sits is relevant. The Constitutional Court rejected a challenge to this rule on 25 December 2025 (Decision No. 2025/275). Detached villas and qualifying serviced residences are exempt. In buildings with more than three units, one lessor can hold permits for at most 25% of them.
Plaque, listings and guest registration
The Ministry's plaque must be displayed at the entrance. Since a October 2025 amendment, the permit number must appear in every advert and listing. Under a July 2024 Communiqué, online platforms report each listing's address, host details and permit number to the Ministry monthly, and a platform that does not remove an unpermitted listing within 24 hours of a Ministry warning is fined. Anyone other than the owner may run such lettings only through a group (A) travel agency. Permitted homes fall under the Identity Reporting Law No. 1774, which expressly covers “houses rented by the day”; the permit holder must keep guests' identity and arrival/departure records and report them to the police or gendarmerie.
What are the fines in 2026?
Statutory amounts are increased every year by the revaluation rate under Article 17/7 of the Misdemeanours Law (2024: 43.93%; 2025: 25.49%):
| Breach | Amount in the law (TRY) | 2026 (TRY) |
|---|---|---|
| Letting without a permit, first finding (per home) | 100,000 | 180,617 |
| Continuing after the 15-day period | 500,000 | 903,088 |
| Continuing despite earlier sanctions | 1,000,000 | 1,806,177 |
| Brokering an unpermitted home (per contract) | 100,000 | 180,617 |
| More than four 100+-day contracts a year | 1,000,000 | 1,806,177 |
Fines for unpermitted letting are imposed by the district governor (in Alanya, the kaymakamlık); fines on permit holders by the Ministry. Permit holders also face fines from TRY 50,000 (base amount) for missing information, misleading adverts or a missing plaque.
Tax points to keep in mind
Under Income Tax Communiqué No. 328, payments for daily, weekly and similar short-term residential rentals must go through a bank or PTT, whatever the amount. Permitted homes pay a tourism contribution of 0.5% under Law No. 7183. Regular short-term letting may be treated as a business activity rather than ordinary rental income. See rental income tax in Türkiye for foreign owners.
FAQ
I am a foreign owner living abroad. Do I need a permit?
Yes. Nationality makes no difference; without a foreigner ID number you apply through a representative with a notarised power of attorney.
Can I sublet a flat I rent long-term on a daily basis?
No. Letting a home rented as your residence for tourism purposes is prohibited and fined per contract.
Can I let individual rooms?
No. Rooms in a permitted home cannot be let to different guests under separate contracts, and no permit is issued for rooms in a home the owner lives in.
How can a lawyer help?
By checking eligibility, preparing the owners' decision and power of attorney, following the application and challenging a fine in time. See real estate lawyer in Alanya, lawyer in Antalya, lawyer in Manavgat, rental agreements in Alanya and bank account and tax number for foreigners.
General information as of 13 October 2026; not individual legal advice. Fines and fees are updated every year — check ktb.gov.tr and e-Devlet when applying.
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