Torrevieja Airbnb Rules
Is Airbnb legal in Torrevieja?
Don’t worry, Airbnb is legal in Torrevieja! Undoubtedly Torrevieja is extremely popular for its fantastic climate, beautiful beaches and vibrant atmosphere. Beyond these charms, the area is full of other attractions for those looking for a chilled visit.
Currently, there are 6457 Airbnb listings in Torrevieja, with 75% of entire houses earning up to €1,320 a month, 33% managed by professionals, and 67% managed independently. Apart from complete houses, Torrevieja’s Airbnb offerings include 3% of private rooms and 22% of apartments(condos). Average Occupancy Rates in Torrevieja is 38% and average daily rate is €96. According to short-term properties market data source Airbtics, a 2-bedroom apartment in Torrevieja can make up to €11,832 each year.
Short-term rental policy in Torrevieja
– Register your short-term holiday rental online or apply in the local office districts
– Requires all tourist accommodation establishments to be managed under the principle of exploitation unit (by a single-owner company with proven ownership & other legal titles to operate)
– Subscribe to Civil liability insurance to cover damages & other loss
– Required to have a municipal compatibility report in order to use your home as a tourist accommodation
Spain’s General Legislations
A licence to operate is required for:
– Short-term detached house rentals with hotel services (B&B).
– Flats located in building complexes for tourists, where the entire building or complex is used for this service, must be managed by professional service providers.
A licence is no longer required for:
– Short-term detached house rentals with no hotel services (cleaning only).
– Long-term flat or home rentals (for terms over 1–2 months). Flats that are not in tourist complexes can only serve as long-term rentals in regions that don’t issue licences.
Short-term rental policy in Spain
– A Tourist Use House License is required to offer apartments for tourists.
– No minimum or maximum term for short-term contracts (no longer than 11 months)
– For non-resident landlord: liable to pay Income tax (25%)
– Certificate of Occupancy issued when the building is commissioned (Cédula de Ocupación or Cédula de Habitabilidad)
– Pay rental income tax at a rate of 24% for non-resident
– The minimum renting period of 12 months. If you terminate your contract before the first six months, you will have to pay the remaining months of the year’s contract– Similar to Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia
