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<i>From OIC Updates on Facebook: </i><br>
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.<br>
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.<br>
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?<br>
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.<br>
The Council has a dedicated web pa<br>
ge on short-term lets licensing to try and assist folk through the
application process. Please take a look here
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.orkney.gov.uk/slt-licence">www.orkney.gov.uk/slt-licence</a> - as it contains links to a wealth of
information on the Scottish Government legislation, the application
process, downloadable form and fees.<br>
If you need support through the process then please contact the
Short-term Lets Licensing Team via email
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:shortletslicensing@orkney.gov.uk">shortletslicensing@orkney.gov.uk</a> or by telephone to 01856873535
extensions 2232 or 2229 and leave a voicemail if officers are not
available.<br>
More information about the new licensing requirements can be found
at <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://shorttermlets.campaign.gov.scot">https://shorttermlets.campaign.gov.scot</a>.
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