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BOE-A-2026-5170 ·5 March 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Administrative

Owners of tourist rental properties: residential use cannot be changed to accommodation to obtain a registration number

The Directorate General for Legal Certainty and Public Faith confirms that Tourist Rental Properties (VUT) do not fall under the 'Accommodation' use category. As no such classification exists, existing properties maintain their residential status, and it is not possible to change their use to register them as a tourist activity (Facts III). The resolution ratifies the suspension of the assignment of a registration number due to failure to meet the urban planning requirements demanded by the Seville City Council.

In 2 key points

  1. Tourist Rental Properties do not appear on the list of 'Accommodation' uses, thus maintaining their residential status (Facts III). (Hechos III)
  2. The application for a registration number must be made by a simple majority of the property owners (Facts II.One). (Hechos II.Uno)

How it affects those involved

For owners of properties intending to operate them as short-term rentals, the resolution establishes an operational limit: they cannot claim a change of use to accommodation to obtain a registration number, as VUTs are not considered as such in the classification of establishments (Facts III). Holders of undivided estates must also prove a simple majority of owners for any registration application (Facts II.One).

Lifecycle

2026-03-05PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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