Holiday let guide · Wales
Holiday lets in Wales: registration and safety
Every holiday let in Wales must be registered with the Welsh Revenue Authority by 31 March 2027. A written fire risk assessment and an annual gas safety record already apply now.
The short version
Register with the Welsh Revenue Authority by 31 March 2027. Registration is free. Keep a written fire risk assessment and, where there's gas, an annual gas safety record. A licensing scheme with more standards is coming later.
Registering with the Welsh Revenue Authority
If you take overnight bookings for visitor accommodation in Wales, you must register it with the Welsh Revenue Authority. Registration is free, and the deadline is 31 March 2027 whether or not your council charges the visitor levy. Missing it brings a £100 penalty per property, then daily penalties.
Safety rules that apply now
A written fire risk assessment has been required since 1 October 2023. Review it at least once a year and after any change. Where there's gas, a Gas Safe registered engineer must check it every 12 months.
What licensing will add
The Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Act 2026 creates a licensing scheme. Its standards include an electrical condition report every 5 years, carbon monoxide alarms and public liability insurance. They aren't in force yet.
Official sources
- Registering visitor accommodation: overview (Welsh Revenue Authority) (Cymraeg)
- Licensing of visitor accommodation in Wales (gov.wales) (Cymraeg)
- A guide to making your guest accommodation safe from fire (Welsh Government) (Cymraeg)
- Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, regulation 36
Checked on 5 November 2026. Check them before you act. This page is researched information, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Does registration in Wales cost anything?
No. Registering with the Welsh Revenue Authority is free.
Do I need an EICR for a holiday let in Wales now?
Not yet. It becomes a standard when Wales's licensing scheme starts. Fire safety guidance already advises regular inspection.
Can Redilet check my holiday let documents?
Yes. Choose 'Holiday let in Wales' on the free check and upload your documents. It doesn't store them.