If you're considering entering the holiday rental market in any municipality of the Valencian Community, this article will explain the process for obtaining a tourist accommodation license in the region, as well as the regulations and documentation required to apply. If you own multiple properties across Spain, you'll also find it helpful to know how to obtain a holiday rental license in other regions.
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The regulations applicable to tourist accommodation in the Valencian Community are easy to understand. The regulatory framework that defines the conditions for tourist accommodation in the Community is Decree 10/2021 of January 22 , which unified all existing regulations and included several changes:
It should be noted that the text that prevails over the rest is Law 15/2018 on Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality .
If we want more detailed information about a specific municipality, we must consult the information provided in the municipality's housing regulations. For example, under the current regulations of the Valencia City Council, short-term rentals are prohibited in the city center as part of the PEP (Special Protection Plan for Ciutat Vella).
In the Valencian Community, tourist accommodation must meet several requirements to operate legally. These are primarily regulated under the Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Law and other specific decrees for this type of accommodation. The main requirements are detailed below:
To obtain a tourist license in the Valencian Community, you must first prove ownership of the property. To do this, you will need to present any document that verifies ownership, such as the property deeds or the purchase agreement.
All properties intended for tourist rental must be registered with the Valencian Community's Tourism Registry . In some municipalities, in addition to registration, a specific license for tourist use is required. As previously mentioned, each municipality may have its own specific regulations regarding tourist accommodation.
Accommodations must meet a minimum surface area requirement based on their capacity. This surface area will determine the occupancy permit , which limits the maximum number of guests allowed in the accommodation and must be indicated in the advertising.
The capacity of the dwelling must be adjusted to the authorization obtained and cannot exceed the maximum number of people allowed.
Homes are required to have smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and emergency signage . They must also have an evacuation plan and comply with fire safety regulations.
All holiday rental properties must display an energy performance certificate in their advertising and attach it to the contracts signed by guests. You may face fines if you do not have a valid or up-to-date energy performance certificate.
Upon arrival, guests should be provided with detailed information regarding the use of the facilities, house rules, and emergency procedures. These explanations and procedures should be detailed in the house rules .
Furthermore, mandatory guest registration on the SES.HOSPEDAJES , which means that the owner or manager must register the property in the traveler registration system and integrate it with the platform.
All tourist accommodations in the Valencian Community must display a red sticker with a white key icon in the center. The sticker must be near the entrance, although it can be displayed either inside or outside. This sticker must include the property's registration number in the Valencian Community's Tourism Registry.
The complaints form must be displayed in a place visible to guests and clearly marked. If the establishment does not provide a complaints form, it will be subject to financial penalties.
You will need to take several steps to obtain a tourist license in the Valencian Community:
First, you must obtain a Municipal Urban Planning Compatibility Report . To get this, you will need to go to the Urban Planning Department to verify that the property meets the requirements for the area. Once you have the report and it is favorable, you can begin the process of applying for a tourist license.
In addition to the favorable municipal urban planning compatibility report, you must provide the following documentation:
Depending on the number of homes you manage, you must register as a business manager (5 or more homes managed) or as a private manager (1 to 4 homes).
Tourist accommodation in the Valencian Community is subject to three types of taxes :
Declare the income as real estate capital gains , since it comes from renting a property. If the property is rented through a company, it must be declared as business income.
Regardless of how you declare your rental income, you can deduct some expenses:
For the time being, the implementation of any extra tourist tax applied to travelers who stay overnight in any city of the Valencian Community is ruled out.
