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Dependency Status: 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 39 rulings · 2014–2026

Current position

The exemption of capital gains from the transfer of a primary residence for persons in a situation of dependency requires that the building has been a residence for a continuous period of at least three years, or that it has been so at any time during the two years prior to the transfer. Registration in the municipal register (empadronamiento) is not sufficient to prove habitual residence. The exemption does not apply if the sale is carried out after more than two years have passed since the dwelling ceased to be the habitual residence.

The position of the DGT remains constant in the application of the exemption under article 33.4.b) of the LIRPF (Personal Income Tax Law) for persons in a situation of dependency. Throughout the rulings, the requirement that the dwelling be habitual at the time of the transfer or have been so in the two previous years has been reaffirmed. The most recent rulings specify that registration in the municipal register is not sufficient proof and emphasize the need for continuous residence.

Turning points

  1. V1038-25

    Establishes that registration in the municipal register alone is not sufficient proof to certify the status of a habitual residence.

Analysis based on 37 of 39 rulings with a stated position. Updated 23 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

24
V1387-26 4 Jun 2026

Exemption for property transfer allowed for those over 65

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
vivienda habitualexención por transmisiónganancia patrimonialsituación de dependenciavalor de adquisición LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.4.bLIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 34
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V1885-25 14 Oct 2025

Exemption not applicable if residence ends more than two years ago

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
vivienda habitualexenciónganancia patrimonialtransmisión de viviendabase imponible del ahorro LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.4.bLIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.1
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V0482-25 25 Mar 2025

Family care economic benefit exempt from IRPF for dependent recipient

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
prestación económicacuidados en el entorno familiarsituación de dependenciaexención de rentapersona beneficiaria LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 7.xLIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 96
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V1746-23 15 Jun 2023

Dependency benefits are exempt from Income Tax (IRPF)

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
exenciónprestación económicasituación de dependenciaayuda económicaasistencia personalizada LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 7.xLey 39/2006
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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