Don’t worry about the tourist licence. If you have time, you can read this article. However, if you are busy, just contact us, and we will take care of your holiday home license for you.
What is a holiday home licence?
If you want to rent out your property in holiday mode, the first thing you need to do is to obtain a tourist licence, but be careful, you can’t always do that!
New regulation 2023 Catalonia Tourist rent
First of all, it should be noted that the rules for renting accommodation to tourists in Catalonia have become ultra-strict. Legalising your tourist rental is going to be a challenge now!
From the end of 2023, most town halls have 5 years to apply the new regulations. In the meantime, owners with existing licenses have the same period to become legal.
This has led to two critical situations.
1. No tourist licences are being issued
Today, no new licences are being granted because the local councils have not yet adapted the regulations. As I said, they are 5 years old.
If you want to know if they are issuing licences, contact us.
2. Chaos among landlords with old tourist licences.
Because they can’t legalise their dwellings because the municipality has NOT yet adjusted the rules.
And the worst thing is that only 5 tourist dwellings per 100 inhabitants will be allowed!
How to apply for a tourist licence in Lleida?
Below, we are going to show you the most common process for obtaining the HUT in Catalonia.
Certificate of occupancy
Firstly, the habitability of the dwelling must be renewed. By means of the certificate of habitability.This certificate must be issued by a competent technician.
It is valid for 10 years and is usually done when you create a home, sell a home or obtain a tourist licence.
Gencat Catalonia Register (Habitatges d'ús turístic)
Secondly, we will go to Tourism and register the tourist licence with the relevant documentation.
Permission City Council
Ultimately, many town councils will require us to request a technical report in which they will assess whether the property is suitable for tourist rental.
Right now the town planning areas are working to standardise and adapt this management.
Rates and Term
In relation to the fees, Gencat will demand the habitability certificate fee.
- One dwelling: 44,35 €.
- Two to five dwellings: 27,35 €
- Six or more dwellings: 20,45
But the rest of the process will be requested by the town hall itself. Both for the registration of the tourist licence and even for the permit from the town hall.
It should be noted that these are usually quite high (over 300 €). Although it varies from town hall to town hall.
Adaptation of new regulations of old tourist licences in Catalonia
If you already have a tourist licence for 5 years, you will have to adapt it to the new regulations by obtaining the required permits from the town hall. Otherwise, the licence will be cancelled.
Requirements to hold vacation rental licence in Catalonia
These are some of the requirements:
- Have a tourist badge.
- Have emergency phone. numbers available in case something happens.
- Communicating travellers’ details to the police.
- Collecting the IEET tax.
Consecuences of operating without license
In Catalonia, depending on the severity, penalties range from 60,000 to 600,001 euros for renting residences for tourists without a tourist licence, along with temporary or permanent closure of the tourist rental.
Benefits of oftaining a tourist license in Lleida
The benefits offered by this opportunity are comparable to those of other municipalities. Among them, the following stand out:
- Greater financial profitability.
- Reduction of late payments.
- Freedom to enjoy your home whenever you like.
- Contribution to local tourism development.
- Greater control over your property.
These are just a few examples of the tangible benefits of joining this initiative – don’t miss this opportunity to improve your economic situation and contribute to the progress of your community!
