Everything about getting a Tourist Licence in Spain

What is the Tourist Licence?

The Spanish tourist license, also known as “licencia de vivienda turística,” is a legal requirement for property owners who want to rent out their homes or apartments to tourists for short stays. This license ensures that the property meets certain safety and quality standards, and is registered with the local authorities. Failure to obtain this license can result in significant fines and legal penalties.

Tourist Licence document

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:

Requirements Superior Premier Standard
Public entrance Yes No No
Lift  (property on floor 2 & above)  (property on floor 3 & above)  (property on floor 4 & above)
Stairs Yes No Yes
Parking Yes No No
Sound & heat insulation Yes No Yes
Noise level of facilities Regulated by Law 7/2002 on Protection Against Noise Pollution
Plug sockets in all bedroom with labels showing voltage Yes Yes Yes
Air conditioning in bedrooms Yes No No
Air conditioning in living rooms Yes Yes No
Heating in bedrooms Yes Yes No
Heating in living rooms Yes Yes No
Telephone or access to internet Yes No No
Hot water Yes Yes Yes
Garden space Yes No No
Swimming pool (interchangeable for beach front) Yes Yes No
Individual safes Yes Yes No
Evacuation plan on the door of the property Yes Yes Yes
Easily visible list of emergency and other useful telephone numbers Yes Yes Yes
Min double bedroom size including wardrobe 12m² 10m² 8m²
Min main bedroom size including wardrobe 14m² 12m² 10m²
Min single bedroom size including wardrobe 9m² 8m² 6m²
Min size of living/dining room & kitchen 26m² 22m² 18m²
Min size of living/dining room 20m² 17m² 14m²
Bathroom or toilet Yes Yes Yes
Min size of bathroom 6.5m² 4.5m² 4.5m²
Minimum size of kitchen 8m² 7m² 5m²
Minimum size of studio apartments 34m² 29m² 24m²
Wardrobe for every bedroom Yes Yes Yes
Furniture Yes Yes Yes
Bedding Yes Yes Yes
Fridge Yes Yes Yes
Oven / Microwave Yes Yes Yes
Electric iron Yes Yes Yes
Extractor Fan Yes Yes Yes
Washing machine Yes Yes No
Dishwasher Yes No No
Colour TV Yes Yes No
Laundry room Yes No No
Tourist Licence

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