Everything about getting a Tourist Licence in Spain

How to obtain a Tourist Licence:

An individual seeking to engage in short-term tourist rentals must obtain a tourist license in compliance with local regulations. The process of obtaining a rental permit may differ depending on whether the applicant is a private tenant or a company; businesses planning to use more than 5 properties for rent are required to register a business activity.

Firstly, the applicant should apply to the City Hall for a document granting permission to rent an apartment, known as Compatibilidad Urbanistica Que Permita el Uso Turistico.

Next, the applicant should complete the Declaracion Responsable Referente a Viviendas de Uso Turistico application form, which must be submitted to an administrative authority located in the province where the property is situated or to the Registro Territorial de Turismo in Alicante or Valencia.

Upon registration of the property, the applicant will receive a license number, location code, and the property will be placed in the appropriate category. It is necessary to display all these signs in promotional materials on booking sites and other relevant locations where lease offers will be advertised. Prospective renters of private property should also be aware of the rules and regulations of the relevant housing association. In some cases, certain landlord’s associations may prohibit the rental of tourist premises in a given building.

Tourist licence classifications & requirements:

It’s good to know that there are three different types of classifications according to the facilities available to guests. These include Superior, Premier, and Standard. The specific requirements for each classification can be found in the handy table below: