The Daily Rental Law in Turkey: The 100-Day Rule in 2026

This law did not appear out of nowhere: the Turkish hospitality industry had long complained about the uncontrolled growth of short-term rentals through Airbnb and similar platforms, while municipalities faced conflicts between permanent residents and the flow of tourists staying in the same buildings. The law was introduced as an attempt to bring order to the sector.

What Is Considered Short-Term Rental Under the Law

According to Article 2 of Law No. 7464, “rental for tourism purposes” means renting residential property for a period of up to 100 days per rental period. If the rental period exceeds 100 days, it falls outside the scope of this law and is regulated by the standard rules governing long-term residential rentals.

In simple terms: renting to tourists for a week, two weeks, a month or even three months is considered short-term rental under the law. Renting for six months or a year is a different matter, subject to different rules.

License: Who Needs It and Why

To legally rent out a property for up to 100 days, the owner must obtain a special permit — a tourism rental license issued by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The application is processed through the e-Devlet portal, and the license is tied to the specific apartment rather than to the owner as a whole.

There is another important requirement that is often overlooked: if the apartment is located in a multi-unit residential building (site, apartman), obtaining the license requires a unanimous decision of the building's owners' general meeting (kat malikleri toplantısı) approving the use of that specific apartment for tourism purposes. Unanimous means that even one neighbor voting against it can block the permit for the property. This is one of the most underestimated aspects of the law: when buying an apartment for short-term rental, it is worth finding out in advance how the particular building treats tourist rentals.

Temporary (transitional) permits issued under a simplified procedure during the initial period of the law expired on December 31, 2024. The standard, permanent licensing procedure is now the only one in effect.

Penalties for Violations

The penalties under the law are significant rather than symbolic: the first violation — renting out a property without a license — carries a fine of 100,000 Turkish lira per property. If the violation is not remedied within 15 days and the activity continues, the fine increases to 500,000 Turkish lira. For repeated violations, the amount can reach 1,000,000 Turkish lira. A separate fine of 100,000 Turkish lira applies if the property does not display an information plaque confirming the existence of a license at the entrance, increasing to 500,000 lira if the violation is not remedied within 15 days.

The amounts are stated in Turkish lira and are not indexed arbitrarily. When planning an investment, it is advisable to verify the current amounts with a lawyer or licensed operator, as administrative fines in Turkey are periodically revised through secondary legislation.

What This Means for Property Owners in Practice

The model of “I'll buy an apartment and rent it out through Airbnb without any paperwork” has not been legally viable since 2024. This does not mean that short-term rentals have become unprofitable — they remain one of the most lucrative rental formats on the resort coast. However, they are now a regulated activity requiring proper registration, rather than simply posting an advertisement online.

This is precisely why licensing and guest registration have become key tasks that property owners delegate to management companies: obtaining the permit, monitoring its validity and registering every guest through the Kimlik Bildirim system are routine tasks where it is easy to make mistakes when handling them occasionally and without experience.

How Qoople Handles This

At Qoople, we handle license applications and guest registration as part of our standard property management package. Owners do not need to deal with the e-Devlet procedure themselves or collect signatures from other residents in the building. Our team checks in advance whether short-term tourist rentals are permitted in a particular complex, even at the property selection stage — so that an apartment is not purchased only to discover that the building does not allow short-term rentals.

FAQ

When did the Turkish short-term rental law come into force?

Law No. 7464 was adopted on October 25, 2023, and came into force on January 1, 2024.

What is considered a short-term rental in Turkey under the law?

Renting residential property for up to 100 days per rental period, as defined in Article 2 of Law No. 7464.

Is consent from other residents required to rent an apartment to tourists?

Yes. If the apartment is located in a multi-unit residential building, a unanimous decision of the owners' meeting approving tourist rental of the specific apartment is required.

What is the fine for renting out an apartment without a license in Turkey?

The first violation carries a fine of 100,000 Turkish lira. If the violation is not remedied within 15 days, the fine increases to 500,000 lira. Repeated violations can result in fines of up to 1,000,000 lira.

Are temporary permits for short-term rentals still valid?

No. The temporary (transitional) licensing procedure expired on December 31, 2024. Only the standard procedure through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism is currently in effect.