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New Short-Term Rental Laws in Spain (2025): What Property Owners Must Know

New Short-Term Rental Laws in Spain (2025): What Property Owners Must Know

Terrasur Homes | Jun 25

Published by TerraSur Homes | June 2025

Thinking of Renting Out Your Spanish Property in 2025?

Spain’s new short-term rental laws are coming into effect on 1 July 2025—and they will directly impact holiday rental owners across the country, including popular areas like Marbella, Estepona, and the Costa del Sol.

Whether you’re already renting out your home or preparing to do so, these new regulations for short-term rentals in Spain could affect your ability to list on platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com.

Here’s what you need to know—and how we can help you stay compliant.

Key Changes to Short-Term Rentals in Spain (Effective July 2025)

1. You Need a Rental Registration Number (NRA)

Spain now requires all short-term rental properties to register with a new national database called the Registro Único Digital. Once registered, you’ll receive a Número de Registro de Alquiler (NRA).

You must include this number in all property listings on rental platforms. Without it, you cannot advertise or rent legally.

This rule applies to:

Entire homes
Private rooms
Rural houses
Boats used for accommodation

N.B. At the time of writing this blog, we reached out to Airbnb to clarify the procedure for adding the NRA to the listings. Their response was as follows:

“Unfortunately your local regulation has not yet made the update to the Airbnb platform for the NRA number as yet. Please contact us to add the NRA number on the 30th June – 01 July 2025”

2. Community Approval Is Mandatory

Before you can register your property, your Community of Owners (Comunidad de Propietarios) must give you written approval.
At least 60% of owners must vote in favour of short-term rentals in the building or development.

If they reject it—or haven’t voted—you may be prohibited from renting altogether.

3. Yearly Reporting Required

All property owners must renew their NRA annually and provide a summary of rental activity (number of stays, guests, etc.).
This information will be shared with Spanish authorities to monitor compliance and tax reporting.

4. Fines and Platform Bans for Non-Compliance

Listing your property without a valid NRA can result in:

Removal of your listings from Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.
Financial penalties
Legal action from authorities

What If My Property Is in Andalusia?

If you own property in Andalusia, you’re also subject to regional rules under Decree 28/2016.

This means you need to:

Register as a Vivienda Uso Turístico (VUT) with the Junta de Andalucía
Meet safety, amenity, and documentation requirements
Include your VUT number in all online ads

💡 Note: The NRA will not replace the VUT. You’ll need both registrations from July 2025.

How to Stay Compliant with the New Rental Laws in Spain

Here’s a step-by-step checklist for short-term rental compliance in 2025:

✅ Check your community bylaws
✅ Request approval from your Community of Owners
✅ Apply for the VUT (if not done yet)
✅ Register for the new NRA via the Land Registry
✅ Include your registration number on all listings
✅ Submit annual rental reports

Need Help? TerraSur Homes Can Assist

At TerraSur Homes, we specialise in helping international owners navigate Spain’s property laws and holiday rental regulations—so you can rent stress-free and legally.

We can help you with:

VUT application
NRA registration
Community of Owners coordination
Property inspections and compliance checks
Full-service rental and guest management

📩 Book a Free Rental Compliance Consultation

If you’re planning to rent out your Costa del Sol property this year, make sure you’re ready for these changes.

👉 Book a Compliance Check
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Disclaimer: This blog is intended for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a registered lawyer or gestor for specific legal guidance.