[Stronsaylimpet] Short term lets - licensing

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/From OIC Updates on Facebook: /
The Scottish Government is raising further awareness around the new 
short-term lets licensing and what hosts need to do as part of the 
application process.
Like all local authorities throughout Scotland, the Council has been 
tasked with administering the new scheme on behalf of the Scottish 
Government and a number of hosts have successfully applied for their new 
licences through OIC – and a number of others are within the system.
Did you know that from 1 October 2022, new hosts of short-term lets are 
legally required to obtain a licence from their local council before 
accepting bookings and hosting guests?
Hosts of short-term lets that have operated prior to 1 October 2022 
(existing hosts) have until 1 October 2023 to apply for a licence and 
can continue operating until their application has been determined.
The Council has a dedicated web pa
ge on short-term lets licensing to try and assist folk through the 
application process. Please take a look here 
www.orkney.gov.uk/slt-licence - as it contains links to a wealth of 
information on the Scottish Government legislation, the application 
process, downloadable form and fees.
If you need support through the process then please contact the 
Short-term Lets Licensing Team via email 
shortletslicensing at orkney.gov.uk or by telephone to 01856873535 
extensions 2232 or 2229 and leave a voicemail if officers are not available.
More information about the new licensing requirements can be found at 
https://shorttermlets.campaign.gov.scot.
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