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Age Exemption: DGT doctrinal evolution

How the DGT's position on this topic has evolved, and the rulings it rests on.

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How the DGT's position has evolved

Settled doctrine High confidence 23 rulings · 2016–2026

Current position

The transfer of the residence is exempt for those over 65 years of age if the property was the habitual residence at the time of the sale or on any day during the two preceding years. For it to be considered a habitual residence, there must have been a continuous and effective residence for at least three years. In the case of co-owners, the exemption applies proportionally to the portion of the gain corresponding to each individual.

The DGT's position remains constant regarding the definition of temporal and residency requirements. Rulings have progressively specified particular aspects, such as the calculation of ownership for the three-year period or the proportional application of the exemption in cases of co-ownership and spouses of different ages.

Turning points

  1. V1148-20

    Specifies the application of the exemption in marriages where only one spouse is over 65, establishing that the exemption is proportional to the portion of the gain corresponding to each spouse.

  2. V2056-25

    Clarifies that the three-year habitual residence period requires the taxpayer to have held full ownership of the property during said period.

Analysis based on 21 of 23 rulings with a stated position. Updated 24 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

23
V1284-26 25 May 2026

Capital gain from property sale is deemed upon registration of title

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
imputación temporalganancia patrimonialvivienda habitualtransmisión de dominioexención por edad LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 14.1.cLIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.1
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V2068-25 5 Nov 2025

Exemption for homes of over-65s does not cover independent garage purchases

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
vivienda habitualexención por edadganancia patrimonialtransmisión de bienesasimilación de plaza de garaje LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.1LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.4.b
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V0056-24 14 Feb 2024

Capital gains from selling a primary residence are exempt for spouses over 65

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
ganancia patrimonialvivienda habitualexención por edadexención por reinversióntitularidad indivisa LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.1LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.4.b
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V2461-23 14 Sept 2023

Age exemption does not apply at 63, but reinvestment exemption may be available

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
ganancia patrimonialvivienda habitualexención por edadexención por reinversióntransmisión de vivienda LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.1LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.4.b
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V2484-19 17 Sept 2019

Exemption for sale of part of a main residence applies to those over 65

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
ganancia patrimonialvivienda habitualexención por edadexención por reinversióntransmisión onerosa LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.1LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.4.b)
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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