How easy is it to get a tourist license in Benissa?

Hello

 You need to contact the Ayuntamiento for Benissa.  Before you can apply for a T.L you need  compatibility  paperwork from the town hall -they make the decision whether you can  then apply to Alicante for a Tourist Licence, or not.    https://www.ajbenissa.es/

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Elinspain

A lot of Town Halls are now adding new restrictions so you need to speak to the Town Hall concerned to establish their current rules.  Without the Certificate from the Town Hall you cannot apply for the Tourist License.

Thanks! Do the local authorities then add additional requirements above what is expected from the Valencian Community authorities? I.e., do they expect more than what is in the PDF from the link below?

They have the ability to stop all new licenses by refusing all certificate applications, restrict to certain areas or communities ir type of property. They can also issue a waiver for certain regs if the property is, for instance, an old village house with small bathroom. But every Town Hall differs in their extra restrictions and can change them too.

Sounds like they can basically arbitrarily decide whether to grant a license? Or is there a list on their website that explains all this? (I can’t seem to find it)

For context, we are basically considering to buy a home in need of renovation that is close to Cala Baladrar, but don’t want to buy and do the renovation if there’s a high risk that we afterwards can’t rent it out when we’re not there. Not sure if that’s a familiar case you’ve heard of with a default yes/no?

It’s not a village house - just a regular house from the 1980s that has gone into disrepair

The regional regulations for urban properties are available in this link, and it is an official site.  Click link and then click FAQ in English. https://www.turisme.gva.es/opencms/opencms/turisme/es/contents/tramitacion/empresa_turistica/faq_preguntas_frecuentes_viviendas_turisticas.html

But the first stage is the Compatibility Certificate, which comes from the local Town Hall.  It is basically permission to apply for the License and confirms the property meets requirements, (the Town Hall does NOT issue the License itself, that is issued by the office for tourism in Alicante).  Without the Certificate from the Town Hall you cannot proceed with a License application.  Town Halls have the right to limit the number of License they will allow in their municipality, or the locations in which they will be allowed, or the type of properties that can get a License.  So you need to ask at the appropriate Town Hall if they have any local restrictions in place.  Theoretically all estate agents SHOULD know local restrictions, but in practice they often don't know much about Tourist Licenses.  Use an independent legal firm for your purchase that also applies for Licenses and have them do the checks before you commit to the purchase.  

If you do find a property that has a License already then it is transferable into the new owner's name, but you will still need to ensure before you start renting it out that everything at the house still meets requirements and that you understand the regulations and your responsibilities as the owner of a Licensed let.  These include appropriate insurance, registering guests on arrival, having the complaints forms, official plaque, not allowing more guests than the License states are permitted, meeting safety and equipment requirements.  Your advertising needs to be honest and your rates inclusive of utilities.  If you are not local you will need to use a registered keyholding business for checkins, cleans and emergency cover if you are self-managing the bookings.  If you use an agency then choose carefully as there are good and not-so-good ones.  Tax is payable in Spain, the rate is dependent on where you live (EU or non-EU country).

I didn't say your place is a village house.  I said that Town halls can also give exceptions to certain requirements and gave that as a "for instance" (example).

Hi, thanks so much. I presume there’s always a forum on here with a list of reputable law firms in the area to use? 

Sorry no I meant to give the house details as a description in case you knew whether they would by default reject such a