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BOE-A-2026-10630 ·16 May 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Tax

Owners of tourist rentals: express authorisation from the Owners' Association required to obtain rental registration number

The Directorate General for Legal Certainty and Public Faith confirms that, following the reform of the Horizontal Property Act in force since 3 April 2025, the mere absence of a prohibition is insufficient for short-term rentals. To be assigned a rental registration number, proof of express authorisation from the Owners' Meeting is mandatory (Art. 17.12 Horizontal Property Act).

In 3 key points

  1. Requirement for express authorisation from the Owners' Meeting for tourist rentals, Art. 17.12 HPA (art. 17.12 de la Ley de Propiedad Horizontal)
  2. Seven working day period to rectify defects in the registration number application, qualification note (nota de calificación del registrador)
  3. The reform of the Horizontal Property Act entered into force on 3 April 2025, Art. 17 HPA (art. 17 de la Ley de Propiedad Horizontal)

How it affects those involved

For owners operating tourist accommodation, obtaining a rental registration number is now conditional upon the consent of the community (Art. 17.12 HPA). Failure to comply with this requirement, or failure to rectify it within seven working days following a negative qualification, may result in the suspension of the registration number's validity and the disqualification of the property from rental platforms (registrar's qualification note).

Lifecycle

2026-05-16PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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