Tourist License in Barcelona: Your VIP Pass to Legal Rentals! ☀
Want to rent out your place to tourists and make euros while sipping sangria on the beach? ???????? Then you need a tourist license – your golden ticket to the world of legal Airbnb-ing! Without it, you’re looking at hefty fines and a one-way trip to the “why-did-I-even-start-this” club. ????????
???? What’s the difference between tourist rental and regular short-term rental?
Tourist rental = your apartment turns into a mini-hotel! Guests come, snap selfies on the balcony with the Sagrada Familia in the background ????, and expect top-notch service. Unlike student or business rentals, tourist rentals have stricter rules and oversight.tourist
???? What does your place need to qualify?
✔ It must be habitable (yes, even if you’re rocking that “vintage 90s aesthetic”).
✔ Sleeping capacity = what’s in the documents (sorry, no 15-guest house parties in a studio).
✔ Fully furnished with all essentials – because no WiFi = angry reviews.
✔ Clean and up to standards (if cockroaches think they pay rent, you’re out of luck).
???? How do you get a tourist license?
1️⃣ Apply at the municipal office.
2️⃣ Check if your area even allows it (spoiler: many don’t).
3️⃣ Choose the right license type.
???? Barcelona zoning (a.k.a. your chances of getting licensed)
???? Zone 1: No new licenses. You can only buy an existing one (expensive, but legal).
???? Zone 2: Same deal, but slightly easier.
???? Zone 3: Licenses available – if there’s still room.
???? Zone 4: Jackpot! New licenses are being issued as the area develops. ????
⚖ Who’s in charge?
PEUAT – the organization that decides if your rental dreams live or die. Play by their rules, and you’re good.
???? Confused? Don’t worry – at Avenida Invest, we’ll guide you through this real estate maze and get your license the right way. Hit us up, and let’s make your property work for you! ????
