Our local lawyer helps answer some of the most common questions we have as foreigners in Spain. This topic is going to cover the Holiday Rental Tourist License Andalucia! Keep in mind, that many municipalities are no longer going to issue NEW tourist licenses. They have stopped in the city of Granada and Malaga. Each municipality can make their decision.
What is a Tourist License Andalucia?
A tourist license in Spain is a compulsory declaration that allows a homeowner to rent out their property for tourist purposes. This is only valid for short-term rentals of 2 months or less per rental.
The tourist license number is valid forever and is associated with the property. The owner of the license is the owner of the home, so if you buy a Spanish property that already has a tourist license, you may request to change it to your name. It is easier to request this name change and faster than applying for a new license.
Do I need a permit or license to rent my property in Spain?
If you want to legally rent your property short term, you must have a tourist license. If this is not obtained, the owner of the property is facing a fine.
Is the process to request a tourist license overwhelming?
It may be challenging if you don’t speak Spanish and aren’t familiar with the Spanish bureaucracy. It is recommended to have a Spanish lawyer complete the process for you. This way you are sure to have it done correctly and legally.
The process to obtain the tourist license
The Lawyer send you a form to fill out, with all of the details and information that are needed for the application. Together with the form, you must send the requested documentation, which includes the Deeds of the property and the IBI bill (property rates tax bill) or the Cadastre paperwork.
Upon reception of the above and doing the necessary paperwork, they will apply for the Tourist License electronically. From that moment, any official communication from the JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA will be received in your email inbox.
Please keep in mind that the maximum period given to download the official notification is 10 calendar days from receiving the email informing you that you have a communication to download.
- In the case of Urban properties for tourist purposes (VIVIENDAS CON FINES TURISTICOS VFT), the granting of the license is immediate, so as soon as you have made the application you will be able to obtain the license, which will be sent to you by email.
- In the case of Rural Properties to be used for Tourist Accommodation (VIVIENDAS TURISTICAS DE ALOJAMIENTO RURAL VTAR), you will not be given the license number at the time of making the application. Still, you will obtain a document as proof that the application has been made. With the assigned provisional number, the property can be advertised. Subsequently, the final license will be sent by the Administration (this usually takes a few months depending on the province).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In some cases, it is necessary to contact an architect as well because the properties do not have a first occupancy license.
Requirements
To make the application, the Client must have a Spanish Digital Signature. Please note if there are several owners, a digital signature
for each owner is necessary.
