At a glance
- Region
- Sicily
- Metropolitan City
- Messina
- Notice
- CIA/SCIA al SUAP
- Regional code and statistics
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- Alloggiati Web
- Questura di Messina
- Tourist tax
- Yes, see below
The procedure in Taormina, 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. In Sicily the regional code and statistics go through the regional Turist@t platform of the Tourism Observatory, the same in every province.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 Messina. 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 Taormina.
Tourist tax in Taormina
In Taormina the tourist tax for holiday homes and short lets is €3 per person per night, for up to 10 nights (from the 11th night it is waived), at the rates in force since 1 September 2023. It is managed on the Comune's PayTourist portal, where more than 850 short lets were registered at the end of October 2026. The portal also provides the short-let unit declaration and Modello 21.
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
Is Taormina a good place for a short let?
It is one of Sicily's most in-demand destinations, with strong competition: more than 850 short lets registered on the tourist-tax portal. Being compliant with CIR, CIN and the tax from day one avoids listing suspensions in peak months.
Do I need SPID to apply in Taormina?
No, if you appoint an intermediary such as CINready to file with a delegation.
Which Questura handles Alloggiati Web?
The Questura di Messina.
We handle everything in Taormina
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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Other comuni in the province of Messina
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.