Tourist tax in all municipalities up to 25 euros.

Extended Tourist Tax to All Italian Municipalities

In Italy, the tourist tax could be extended to all 7,904 municipalities, with rates reaching up to 25 euros.
Currently, the tax is only applied in major cities, tourist destinations, and union of municipalities.
However, with the proposed modification, all Italian municipalities will have the option to implement it.

New Tax Rates

The new tax rates could vary as follows:

• 5 euros for stays costing less than 100 euros;
• 10 euros for stays between 100 and 400 euros;
• 15 euros for stays costing between 400 and 750 euros;
• 25 euros for luxury hotel stays costing over 750 euros per night.

The upcoming “August Decree” draft, expected to be discussed by the Council of Ministers, introduces these changes.

What Happens to the Tourist Tax Revenue?

The revenue from the tourist tax is intended to be used by municipalities for tourism investments and partly to cover waste collection and disposal costs.
However, industry associations criticize the proposed changes, arguing that accommodations would mainly serve as revenue sources for municipalities.

The draft decree aims to reform the tourist tax, making it more progressive and based on room rates rather than the number of occupants.
The tax will be calculated per room per night, excluding additional services.

Already in anticipation of the Jubilee, the tourist tax has been adjusted, setting a maximum cap increase of 40%, resulting in a per-person per-night fee rise from 5 to 7 euros.
The new proposal in the August Decree would lead to more proportional taxation based on room rates, ensuring a fairer system.

Who is Eligible for Tax Discounts or Exemptions?

It’s essential to note that the tourist tax, often inaccurately referred to as a fee, is a local tax payable by overnight guests in accommodations.
Exemptions from the tax vary, but generally apply if the guest is a resident of the same municipality.
Other exemptions may be based on age (for young or elderly guests), duration of stay (long-term stays), disability, seasonality, and other circumstances.