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:
