November 10, 2025
Why is the Short-Term Rental Trend Growing?
Digitalization, flexible/remote work, and experience-focused travel have rapidly increased short-term stays. By 2025, this model offers a scalable revenue stream for investors and a season-independent passive income opportunity for individual homeowners. Homeyday is a professional team that manages this process from legal compliance to operations across Turkey.
Contents
What is short-term rental?
Who can apply? Owner/tenant distinction
Legal framework in 2025: permits, plaques, KBS, inspections
Apartment/site approval: unanimity and practical tips
Taxation: Accommodation Tax, VAT, invoices
Which homes are suitable? Earnings scenarios based on location
Operational management: scoring, cleaning, security
Risks and common mistakes
FAQs (Updated 2025)
Final words and the Homeyday difference
1) What is short-term rental?
Definition (Turkey): Residential leases of 100 days or less in a single contract are considered "tourism-related rentals".
Platforms: In addition to Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, there are local channels and channel managers for multi-listing.
What does it gain? The gross income potential increases compared to monthly rent; with the right pricing and operation, it can be spread throughout the year.
Tip (Homeyday): In our portfolios, minimum night stays and refund conditions are managed dynamically according to pricing-demand elasticity; listing title/description A/B tests increase conversion.
2) Who can apply? Owner/tenant distinction
Owner / Landlord: Can apply for a permit; the income belongs to them.
Usufruct/right holder: Can apply by presenting their documents.
Tenant: As a rule, they cannot apply for a permit. If the intention is to sublet the rented house for a short term, written permission may not be sufficient in most scenarios; the landlord is the applicant.
Operation through a company: To arrange tax and invoicing flows, this may be preferred.
3) Legal framework in 2025: permits, plaques, KBS, inspections
Permit Certificate: The application is made via e-Government/Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism.
Plaque: A "Tourism-Related Home" plaque is mandatory at the entrance of the dwelling.
Security/technical conditions: Minimum equipment requirements like a smoke detector and fire extinguisher are required.
KBS: Instant guest notification is made to the Identity Notification System (according to police/gendarmerie area).
Inspection: Paperwork + on-site inspection at least every two years (and/or based on risk/complaint); if deficiencies are not corrected, administrative sanctions and permit revocation may occur.
What does Homeyday do? We include the permit file, plaque delivery/hanging, KBS user opening/testing, security equipment checklist, and inspection preparatory work in our standard operation flow.
4) Apartment/site approval: unanimity and practical tips
In buildings with multiple independent units, a unanimous decision of the apartment owners is required for the relevant independent unit.
Practical: Share the meeting call, agenda, and draft decisions in advance; clarify issues such as noise, cleanliness, elevator use in internal regulations to manage neighbor objections.
5) Taxation: Accommodation Tax, VAT, invoice
Accommodation Tax: Calculated over the accommodation fee; reported without including in VAT base.
Type of income: Depending on the nature of the activity, it can be accepted as commercial profit; invoices (within 7 days at the latest) and periodic declaration are required.
VAT: Rates/topics may vary based on operating models; consult your financial advisor.
Individual/company: Individual/capital companies and POS/e-invoice integration are recommended for regular operations.
Homeyday + affiliated financial advisor: They configure the Accommodation Tax/registration system, VAT and income tax flows according to your business model; they provide reports monthly.
6) Which homes are suitable? Earnings scenarios based on location
Instead of making up numbers, let’s proceed with methodology + scenario:
Data approach: Regional seasonal calendar, event density, tourist/business demand, competitor occupancy, and overnight price medians (channel data + past stays).
Scenario A (City-center–business-oriented): 1+1, within walking distance of metro. Year-round demand, busy weekdays. Minimum 2 nights, focused on corporate stays.
Scenario B (Coastal–seasonal): 2+1 or 3+1, high ADR in summer; medium-high stay duration strategy in winter (weekly/monthly).
Scenario C (Tourist center–event-oriented): Small but designed apartment; peak pricing and short-term high occupancy with festival/concert schedule.
Homeyday Pricing Lab: We apply dynamic pricing with regional benchmarks, minimum/maximum nightly price corridors, “blackout” days, cleaning and deposit parameters.
7) Operational management: scoring, cleaning, security
Cleaning & laundry logistics (standard set + stock tracking)
Key/welcome: Smart lock/lockbox, self check-in instructions
24/7 guest communication: Templates + automation + crisis protocols
House rules: Noise, smoking, pets, party prohibition
Damage/deposit: Guarantee management, photo/protocol standard
Score Management: Message response time, cleaning scores, check-in ease KPIs
8) Risks and common mistakes
Unauthorized listing/operation → administrative fines and risk of access getting blocked
Applying without a unanimous decision → process delay/rejection
Neglecting KBS notifications → regulatory violation
Including Accommodation Tax in VAT base → incorrect declaration
Noise/neighbors' complaints → internal sanctions and score loss
9) FAQs (Updated 2025)
What is the short-term threshold?
Contracts of 100 days and under are included.
Can a tenant rent out their house for a short term?
The application rule belongs to the landlord; subletting by the tenant is not suitable in most scenarios.
Is the plaque mandatory?
Yes. The plaque will be affixed after the permit.
Is KBS mandatory?
Yes. Instant notification is required for all guests.
How does the tax work?
Accommodation Tax + invoice + VAT (according to your model). In regular activities, commercial profit provisions may come into play.
How to Obtain a Tourism Residence Certificate? You can access the detailed guide in our content.
10) Final words & the Homeyday difference
Success in short-term rentals arises at the intersection of compliance + operation + pricing. Homeyday manages the chain of permits–plaques–KBS–cleaning–24/7 communication–dynamic pricing–multi-channel distribution–reporting from a single source; thus reducing legal risks and optimizing your income.
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