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Tourist and Seasonal Rentals in Orihuela Costa: What You Need to Know in 2024

The rules for short-term rentals in Spain have changed with the 2024 decrees. Whether you rent for holidays or longer stays, it's crucial to understand the necessary steps to stay compliant.

Here's a clear guide to the current rental requirements in Orihuela Costa.

1. Tourist Rentals: Regional License and National Registration

  • Tourist rentals refer to properties rented for up to 10 consecutive days per tenant for leisure purposes.

  • Requirements:

  • Regional Tourist License: Mandatory in the Valencian Community, issued after obtaining a Certificate of Urban Compatibility from the town hall.

  • National Registration: The Real Decreto 1312/2024 requires a unique registration number for each property, obtained via the Ventanilla Única Digital. This number must appear on all online listings (Airbnb, Booking, etc.).

  • Official Plaque: Once the license is granted, an official plaque displaying the registration number must be placed at the property entrance.

  • Guest Registration: All guests must be reported to local authorities (Guardia Civil or Policía Nacional) within 24 hours of arrival.

  • Liability Insurance: Required to cover potential damages during the stay.

  • Expected Processing Times:

  • Urban Compatibility Certificate: Approximately 1 to 3 months, depending on the municipality.

  • Regional License: Once the certificate is obtained, the license takes an additional 2 to 4 months.

  • National Registration Number: Issued within a few days after registration.

  • Renewal:
    The regional license is valid for 5 years, renewable with updated documentation.

2. Seasonal Rentals: National Registration Only

Seasonal rentals apply to stays longer than 10 days, without a tourist purpose (e.g., work, medical stays, or studies).

Requirements:

  • National Registration: A unique registration number via the Ventanilla Única is mandatory, even if no regional license is required.

  • Guest Registration: Guests must be reported within 24 hours of arrival.

  • Liability Insurance: Strongly recommended to cover potential risks.

Expected Processing Time:

  • National Registration Number: Issued within a few days after registration

3. How to Stay Compliant?

For Tourist Rentals:

  1. Obtain the Urban Compatibility Certificate from the town hall.

  2. Register the property with the Valencian Tourist Register to obtain the license.

  3. Complete the National Registration via the Ventanilla Única to receive the unique number.

  4. Display the official plaque at the property entrance.

  5. Register guests within 24 hours of arrival.

For Seasonal Rentals:

  1. Complete the National Registration via the Ventanilla Única to obtain the unique number.

  2. Register guests upon arrival.

Expected timelines

The time required to obtain a tourist license can vary between 6 and 12 months, depending on the speed of administrative processes and the workload of local institutions. It is therefore advisable to start these procedures well before launching your rental activity.

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