As of August 2, 2024, the new legislation for tourist rentals in the Comunidad Valenciana, the region that includes the provinces of Alicante, Valencia and Castellon, is in force. The new law features the following guidelines:
- All rentals shorter than 11 days are considered tourist rentals
Rentals of 11 days or longer are classified as seasonal rentals and are not covered by this law.
- Tourism licenses are valid for 5 years as per new law
After that, they must be renewed again for 5 years. The renewal must be submitted to the municipality no later than one month before the end of the 5-year term, and the municipality will re-evaluate the application.
- New applications require a statement from the Homeowners Association
New applications submitted after August 2, 2024 require a statement from the Homeowners Association stating that tourist rentals are allowed. For existing situations ( from before August 2, 2024), this is not required.
- A property may only be rented out to tourists as a whole
Renting out per room is not allowed.
- Cadastral reference on official documents and contracts
It is important to include the cadastral reference on official documents and contracts.
- A new application must be submitted in the event of a change
In case of renovation, new construction, sale, donation or inheritance, a new application for tourist rental must be submitted for the property in question.
- Combination rentals not permitted
If you have a property that you rent out to tourists, you are not allowed to rent out the property for other types of rentals, such as medium or long-term rentals.
- Rent out within 2 months
After obtaining your tourist rental license, you must start the rental within 2 months, otherwise the license will expire.
What are the legal requirements for a tourist rental property?
In addition to the above guidelines, the home itself must meet some basic characteristics as well.
- There should be an evacuation plan on the inside of the front door.
- An elevator must be provided for a building with 4 or more floors.
- Power outlet(s) in all rooms.
- Hot water supply available.
- A list of emergency and important phone numbers in a visible place.
- Cooling (at least in the living room/dining room or kitchen).
- Heating (at least in the living room/dining room or kitchen).
- Internet connection, unless the home is in an area without coverage.
- First aid kit.
- Detailed information on the nearest medical center.
- Key service. Delivery of keys through lockers on public roads is prohibited.
- A cleaning service must be used
- Linen should be changed on a regular basis.
- Repairs and maintenance must take place on a regular basis.
What should be a minimum presence in a tourist rental property?
The home must be equipped with furniture, cutlery, kitchen utensils and linens. All bedrooms must have a closet, either inside or outside the room. The home must have internet connection and a television except in areas without coverage. The kitchen must include at least:
- Refrigerator
- Iron
- Oven/microwave
- Extractor
- Minimum 2-burner electric cooktop (homes for up to 4 people*).
*For homes that accommodate more than 5 people, the kitchen must have at least a 3-burner electric stove.
