Welsh Holiday Let Registration Record
Visitor accommodation registration in Wales is open. Existing providers and those starting before the end of March must register by 31 March 2027. This editable record helps you prepare the provider and premises details, then keep the confirmation and any later changes together.
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Read what the open register means for Welsh accommodation owners
Who it is for
Owners of holiday lets, Airbnbs and other visitor accommodation in Wales, and the agents who manage them.
What is inside
The provider record identifies the person or organisation responsible, the business details and any agent helping with the application.
The premises record captures the full address, accommodation type, bookable units, maximum occupancy and availability.
The completion record keeps the submission date, registration number, saved confirmation and review responsibility together.
A separate section records council guidance on business rates, Council Tax and the visitor levy. None of those questions is settled by registration.
When to use it
Use it when preparing to register visitor accommodation in Wales for bookings of 31 nights or less, even if the accommodation is offered only occasionally.
Keep it with the confirmation after submission and record a change when the provider, premises or accommodation details alter.
Frequently asked questions
Who has to register?
A provider responsible for visitor accommodation in Wales that takes bookings of 31 nights or less must register. Occasional hosts can be included. The register opened on 1 October 2026. Existing providers and those starting before 31 March 2027 must register by that date. Later new providers must register when they begin providing or offering accommodation.
Does registration cost anything?
Registration is free. Some provider and premises details appear on the public register, with specific restrictions for individual names and home addresses. Read the WRA guidance before choosing publication preferences.
What is the 182 day rule?
The Valuation Office Agency considers commerciality, the ratepayer’s interest, at least 252 days available and 182 days actually let in the preceding 12 months, and intended availability of at least 252 days in the following 12 months. Limited averaging rules may apply from April 2026. The checklist gives you a place to record the evidence, but the agency decides the classification.
Is this the same as the visitor levy?
No. Registration applies even where the council does not introduce a levy. Check the current position for the exact council and booking. Cardiff starts its levy on 1 April 2027, with rules already relevant to certain bookings made or changed from 28 September 2026.
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