Scotland - Apply for Tourist Board License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Tourist Board License, the applicant must approach their respective Local Council in Scotland link

Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

1. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
2. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant must attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
6. The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
9. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
10. The local authority will assess the application and decide whether to grant the applicant a license.
11. This entire process can be completed within 9 months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• A completed application forms
• Proof of identity such as passport, driving license, or other government-issued ID.
• Proof of address such as utility bill, council tax bill, or other document that shows the applicant’s current address.
• Plan of premises: This should show the layout of the applicant’s premises, including the kitchen, storage areas, and toilets.
• Proof of ownership or tenancy of the property
• Other documents: The applicant’s local authority may also require the applicant to provide other documents, such as a copy of his/her business plan or a letter of support from a trade association.

Office Locations & Contacts

SCOTLAND LOCAL COUNCIL


Scottish Government Licensing Team
Post:
Scottish Government Licensing Team
Area GW14
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Local Council – link
Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for a tourist board license in Scotland vary from council to council, but there are some general requirements that the applicant will need to meet. These requirements typically include:

• The applicant must be the owner or tenant of the property that the applicant is planning to let.
• The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• The applicant must have a good character and be of good repute.
• The applicant must meet the minimum standards for the property, such as having smoke detectors and fire alarms.
• The applicant must comply with all relevant planning and building regulations.

Fees

• The local council decides the cost of a licence. This is likely to depend on the property size and the type of let.

Validity

• The tourist board licence can last for up to 3 years from the date it was issued.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 9 months days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the local council
• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Employee id
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Details of premises

Need for the Document

• A tourist board license is a permit that allows the applicant to rent out his/her property to tourists for short-term stays. The purpose of a tourist board license is to regulate the short-term rental market and ensure that properties are safe and meet certain standards.

Information which might help

• For more information – link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

link

Others

There are 4 types of licence:

• 'Home sharing' means the applicant rent out all or part of his/her own home while he/she is living there
• 'Home letting' means letting all or part of the applicant’s own home while he/she is not there, for example while he/she is on holiday
• 'Secondary letting' means letting a property where the applicant does not normally live, for example a second home or holiday let
• 'Home letting and home sharing' means the applicant let out all or part of his/her own home both while he/she is living there and also at times when he/she is not there