Holiday-let (VT) regulations
Does your holiday apartment meet the new rules?
The rules on holiday lets in the Comunidad Valenciana have changed, and quite a lot. We explain what's required now and get everything in order for you —licence, certificate and registration number— free of charge.
What has changed (and why it affects you)
Over recent months the requirements for renting out a holiday home have been tightened. Here are the essentials.
A registration number is now mandatory to advertise
Since July 2025 you need a registration number from the Ventanilla Única Digital de Arrendamientos to list your property on Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo and other portals. Without that number, the platforms won't publish your listing or will take it down.
Tourism registration + planning compatibility certificate
Decreto 9/2024 of the Generalitat Valenciana requires you to register the property in the Registro de Turismo and provide the council's planning compatibility report, confirming that your property may be used for holiday lets. The registration expires and has to be renewed.
Your residents' association can restrict it
The reform of the Ley de Propiedad Horizontal allows the residents' association to require a three-fifths majority to approve new holiday lets, and even to restrict or ban the activity altogether. It's wise to have your situation clear before investing in getting the property ready.
Every town sets its own rules
Councils across the Costa Blanca are designating saturated zones, quotas and minimum technical requirements (accessibility, ventilation, equipment). What was fine two years ago may not pass today.
What's at stake if you're not compliant
Your listing disappears
Without a registration number, the portals pull your property from sale: zero bookings, no matter how good it is.
Penalties
Operating without a licence or without registration can lead to financial penalties from the tourism authority, which in serious cases are steep.
You lose the season
The paperwork takes weeks. Start late and you miss the peak months, which is exactly when your property earns the most.
We get it all in order for you — free of charge
We're local managers with more than 200 properties and we know the rules inside out. You won't have to lift a finger.
Licence, certificate and registration, free
We handle your holiday-let licence (VT), the planning compatibility certificate and the unique registration number. You only pay the official fees, if any apply.
We review your specific case
We check your town, your residents' association and the state of your property, and tell you exactly what you need and whether it's viable.
We bring you up to date if you already let
Already advertising your property? We verify that you meet the new rules and regularise anything outstanding before it becomes a problem.
And after that, we manage it all
Once you're compliant, we take care of full management: 200+ portals, dynamic pricing, cleaning, 24h check-in and guest support. You just get paid.
Frequently asked questions about the rules
Do I need the registration number even if I already have a holiday-let licence?
Yes. They're different things: the licence and the regional registration authorise the activity, while the Ventanilla Única Digital number is the one the platforms have required to publish your listing since July 2025. We handle both for you.
How long does it take to get everything in order?
It depends on your town and your starting point, but it's usually a matter of weeks. The sooner you start, the sooner you can let; that's why it's best not to leave it to the last minute.
What if my residents' association doesn't want holiday lets?
It's one of the first things we check. Depending on how the association is set up and what it has approved, we tell you whether it's viable and what alternatives you have, such as seasonal lets, which don't require a holiday-let licence.
How much does the paperwork cost me?
We handle the licence, certificate and registration free of charge when you let your property through us. You only pay the applicable official fees, if any.
Can I let legally while it's being processed?
In many cases yes, through seasonal letting (medium-term stays), which doesn't require a holiday-let licence. We advise you free of charge on the best approach so you don't lose income in the meantime.
Get compliant before the next season
Tell us about your property and we'll review your situation under the new rules free of charge. No obligation.