Know The Law: Short-Term Rentals In Spain

In most Spanish autonomous communities, property owners require a special licence to set up short-term rentals. This licence verifies that a flat or house is fully equipped and satisfies the sanitary requirements set out by law. It is also necessary in order to make correct tax declarations: according to the Spanish government, the public budget comes up at about €2.9 billion short every year due to undeclared rental income. Another reason for introducing licences is to protect the hotel industry from private sector competition.

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When do you need a licence?

Each autonomous community in Spain has its own legislation regulating short-term rentals. However, most regions comply with the following requirements:

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