Apply for a short-term let licence
Check if you need a short term-let licence – mygov.scot
Getting your application right first time will help you to get a decision more quickly. Start by checking the short-term let licence application checklist – Scottish Government.
Go to short-term let licences – mygov.scot for more on:
- what accommodation needs a licence
- planning controls
- what happens if you do not apply for a licence
Floor plans
You must submit a floor plan with your application.
This allows us to assess the maximum number of guests which can be accommodated safely. It also supports the formal consultation with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
You can submit hand-drawn or computer-generated plans, as long as they are detailed enough.
The floor plans should include:
- room sizes of all rooms and an indication of room occupancy for bedrooms
- the location of any steps, stairs, elevators or lifts in the premises
- an indication of the purpose of each room (living room, kitchen, sleeping accommodation, etc)
- fire escape routes
- accommodation intended for guests with mobility impairment
- smoke and heat detector locations
- carbon monoxide detectors (if an open flue appliance is fitted)
Short-term let licence fees
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Full 3-year licence |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum number of guests | Home sharing and home letting licence | Secondary letting licence | Renewal – home sharing and home letting licence | Renewal – secondary letting licence |
| Up to 6 | £293.72 | £323.10 | £202.14 | £222.36 |
| 7 to 12 | £326.56 | £359.31 | £224.69 | £247.16 |
| 13 or more | £374.35 | £411.70 | £269.52 | £296.48 |
Licensing fees are non-refundable.
What happens after you submit an application
Once you submit your application, we will list it on the public register of short-term let licences.
You can also view a map of short-term let licence applications.
During the 21-day notice period, anyone can object to the licence application.
The maximum period for processing applications set out in the Scottish Government legislation is:
- 9 months for new hosts
- 12 months for existing hosts
We aim to process applications as soon as possible within this timescale. This is subject to all mandatory conditions being met by the host and consideration by statutory referees, Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.