If you’re considering entering the vacation rental sector in any municipality of the Valencian Community, this article will guide you through the process to obtain a tourist housing license in the region, as well as the regulations and required documentation to apply for it. If you have multiple properties across the country, it’s worth knowing how to obtain a vacation rental license in other regions.
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The regulations for tourist housing in the Valencian Community are straightforward. The regulatory framework defining tourist housing conditions is Decree 10/2021 of January 22, which unified all existing regulations and introduced several changes:
Note that the prevailing legislation is Law 15/2018 on Tourism, Leisure, and Hospitality.
For more specific information about a particular municipality, refer to the municipal housing regulations. For example, in Valencia City Council regulations, occasional accommodations are prohibited in the city center as part of the PEP plan (Special Protection Plan for Ciutat Vella).
In the Valencian Community, tourist housing must meet several requirements to operate legally. These are mainly regulated by the Tourism, Leisure, and Hospitality Law and specific decrees for this type of accommodation. Here are the main requirements:
To obtain a tourist license in the Valencian Community, you must first certify property ownership. You’ll need to present any document proving ownership, such as the property deed or purchase-sale contract.
All housing intended for tourist rental must be registered in the Valencian Community Tourism Registry. Some municipalities also require a specific license for tourist use beyond registry inscription. As mentioned, each town council may have specific tourist housing regulations.
Housing must meet a minimum surface area based on capacity. This determines the habitability certificate limiting maximum guests, which must be stated in advertising.
Capacity must match authorization and not exceed the maximum allowed persons.
Smoke detectors, extinguishers, and emergency signage are mandatory. Housing must also have an evacuation plan and comply with fire safety standards.
All vacation rental housing must display the energy certificate in advertisements and contracts. Fines apply for lacking a valid or updated energy certificate.
Upon guest check-in, detailed information must be provided about facility use, coexistence rules, and emergency procedures. These must be outlined in the vacation rental house rules.
Additionally, mandatory guest registration in the SES.HOSPEDAJES platform is required, meaning the owner or manager must register the property and integrate with the system.
All Valencian Community tourist housing must display a red distinctive with a white key icon in the center. The sticker must be near the entrance (inside or outside) and include the property registration number from the Valencian Community Tourism Registry.
The complaints form must be visible to guests and properly signposted. Lack of complaints forms exposes the establishment to fines.
You’ll need to follow several steps to obtain a tourist license in the Valencian Community:
First, obtain a Municipal Urban Compatibility Report. Contact the Urban Planning Department to verify the property meets zoning requirements. Once obtained and favorable, you can proceed with the tourist license application.
In addition to the favorable municipal urban compatibility report, you’ll need to provide:
Depending on the number of properties managed, register as a business manager (5+ properties) or private manager (1-4 properties).
Tourist housing in the Valencian Community is subject to three types of taxes:
Declare income as real estate capital yields from property rental. If renting through a company, declare as business activity yields.
Regardless of declaration method, you can deduct certain expenses:
For now, no extra tourist tax on overnight stays is planned for overnight guests in any Valencian Community city.
