At a glance
- Region
- Sicily
- Metropolitan City
- Catania
- Notice
- CIA/SCIA al SUAP
- Regional code and statistics
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- Alloggiati Web
- Questura di Catania
- Tourist tax
- Yes, see below
The procedure in Catania, step by step
CIA or SCIA with the Comune's SUAP
File the start-of-activity notice (CIA), or a SCIA for a business let, with the Comune's SUAP using the D.A. 3314/2026 form.Turist@t account
Request an account on Turist@t, the Sicilian Tourism Observatory platform. The Comune di Catania states that the new start-of-activity notice (D.A. 3314/2026) must be filed with the SUAP and is the first step to register the property.CIR through Turist@t
The regional identification code (CIR) is assigned through Turist@t, with a property code beginning TRS-IT-SIC.CIN on the BDSR
Use the CIR to request the CIN through the Ministry's accommodation database (BDSR), after installing a fire extinguisher and gas/CO detector.Alloggiati Web
Request credentials from the Questura di Catania. Then register every guest on Alloggiati Web within 24 hours of arrival.Tourist tax
Registration, deadlines and payment methods are covered in Tourist tax in Catania.
Tourist tax in Catania
Since 1 February 2026 the tax for short lets is €3 per person per night, for up to 4 nights. It is managed on the Comune's PayTourist portal; new non-business tourist lets can register only after obtaining CIR and CIN. Contacts: imposta.soggiorno@comune.catania.it, +39 095 7423623.
Local rules
At present there are no specific municipal limits on short lets. As a private owner you can manage up to two residential units (Regional Law 6/2025); above that, a SCIA is required.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need SPID to apply in Catania?
No, if you appoint an intermediary such as CINready to file with a delegation.
Which Questura handles Alloggiati Web?
The Questura di Catania.
We handle everything in Catania
We check your Comune, prepare the delegation and handle the CIA or SCIA, Turist@t, CIR, CIN, the Questura and tourist tax. You receive the codes and clear instructions without having to navigate every portal.
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Sources
Other comuni in the province of Catania
This guide is for information only and is not legal or tax advice. Procedures can vary from one Comune to another: we always check the current situation before every application.