Holiday rental license

Others with experience of obtaining a licence will no doubt chip in, and maybe provide a link to the rules, but I have to say that I find it hard to believe that the simple act of applying would represent provisional permission.

Obviously advertising without a licence in place would be irresponsible and also very possibly unlawful.

I recall reading that licences for apartments in what are otherwise residential blocks can be can be a particular problem due to potential disturbance to other residents and if you are part of an urb the you will of course need permission from the administrator.

The following links may be helpful:

https://edealhomes.com/en/valencian-community-tourist-licence/

https://savloir.com/en/tourist-rental-licence-spain/

https://spanishsolicitors.com/services/registration-touristic-renting-license

Well I'm surprised but thinking further I suppose an application can only really be put forward if the property complies with all the requirements when there would be presumption of a licence being granted so the question becomes, does the OPs?

Hello

 It is against the law to advertise your property until you have been issued with your Tourist Licence . You have to start by applying to you local Ayuntamiento for a compatibilty certificate - only after this has been issued to you can you begin applying for your T.L

Cheers

Elinspain

All adverts for rentals must, legally, include the tourist licence number, which will only be given if the application is accessible. Whoever told you that you can advertise once the application process begins has given you incorrect information - was it an estate agent by any chance? 

Anton Abogados in Javea did mine.

Their in-office subsidiary is called Arenal Administration and handle all sorts of Admin like this. Don't let without a licence 😎 

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Search under Tourist License on the forum and you will find plenty of information.  The short answer is NO, you cannot advertise until you have your License number and you cannot let the property legally without it.  There are minimum standards and room sizes, although a Town Hall can issue an exemption certificate at the time of issuing the Compatibility Certificate in certain circumstances for SOME of the criteria.

This is a link to the official regional information, click FAQ in English 

https://www.turisme.gva.es/opencms/opencms/turisme/es/contents/tramitacion/empresa_turistica/faq_preguntas_frecuentes_viviendas_turisticas.html

You will need to apply at the Town Hall for a compatibility certificate first, you will need a valid EPC and habitation certificate as well.  Once you have the CC from the Town Hall you can apply for the License from the office in Alicante (link to forms in the info above).  If you meet all criteria and obtain a License then you have to obtain log-in codes to register your guests.  Currently that is done through the hospederias website but that is due to change next year.  You also must display the official plaque and have official complaints forms.

If non resident your tax on the rentals is payable quarterly - if you live outside the EU then it is straight 24% on the gross rental, if an EU resident the 19% on the net. 

You will need to employ a keyholding and cleaning service provider, include your License number in ALL forms of advertising and continue to meet minimum standards.  The maximum number of people able to stay in your property will be specified on the License.  

Please do not risk holiday letting without fulfilling the legal requirements, the fines are huge if caught.  Good luck.

Thank you for your help