- Tourism rent (vivienda de Uso turistico, HUT) in Catalonia is a full-time rental for up to 31 days at a fee, and requires a licence (título habitate) from the municipality. [1][5].
- Barcelona decided to terminate the travel-residence licences in 2028 and not renew some 10,000 licences [1][2].
- Decreto-ley 3/2023 Catalonia: the licence is valid for five years, and the existing apartments in the troubled municipalities are subject to a five-year transitional regime, which, if proven necessary, can be extended once to five years on application [3].
- On 13 March 2025, the Tribunal Constitutional rejected the complaint against the Decree-Law (STC 64/2025) [4].
- The surrender for more than 31 days is not HUT, but under Llei 11/025, the temporary contract requires a specified and confirmed purpose, otherwise it is considered a permanent dwelling contract [7].
Can you rent your apartment to tourists in Barcelona?
This depends on whether the apartment has a valid license and the purchase of "substitute" tourists is now at great risk. [1]The Tourism Division of the City reiterates that about 10,000 licences, which expire in 2028, are not planned to be renewed. [2]We did not find any information on the new Barcelona licences in official sources, so check the specific address in the city register, rather than count on the purchase of "substitute".
The legal framework common to Catalonia. Decreto-ley 3/2023 introduced a compulsory pre-licence for the use of housing as a tourist in municipalities with problems of access to housing and with a high concentration of HUT. Ayuntamiento writes that the Decree-Law assigns Barcelona to municipalities with problems of access to housing. [2][3]B. The licence is granted for five years and extended if the urban plan permits [3].
What is considered a tourist lease?
By the definition of Ayuntamiento, this is a dwelling that the owner or tenant rents directly or through the agency for a full fee of up to 31 days, without sharing with other groups [1]. Generalitat refers HUT to tourist accommodation enterprises, for work they need título habilitante, which issues ayuntamiento at the place of the apartment. [5].
The old sites refer to Decret 159/2012 on the Generalitat page HUT today as the basis for Decret 75/2020 de turisme de Catalunya [6][10]Check the text for your case, counsel.
What are the requirements for a legitimate HUT?
| Requirement | What does that mean? | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing | Application to ayuntamiento and licence confirming compliance with the law and urban regulations | [1][5] |
| Cédula de habitabilidad | Number of guests not exceeding the number indicated in cédula | [1] |
| NIRTC number | Catalonia Tourism Register Number: A sign in the apartment and the reservation of guests | [1] |
| 24 hours. | Contact for guests and neighbours for urgent matters | [1] |
| Statute of the community of owners | Banning the home in statutes can prevent the start of activities | [8] |
Under the Real Decreto 1312/2024 rules, the owner was required to receive the national Registro \nico de Arrendamientos and could not advertise housing on platforms without it. [9]What does that mean for your ad, we didn't find out: follow up on new acts.
What about the licences in 2028?
Decreto-ley 3/2023 requires existing HUT in problematic municipalities to obtain a suitable licence within five years of its entry into force or to cease operation. The owner who proves that the transitional regime does not compensate for the loss of title may request one extension of the permit for up to five years once. [3]. Barcelona declares in advance that there will be no [2], so you can not count on an extension.
The Tribunal Constitutional rejected the appeal of the deputies against the Decree-Law (STC 64/2025) [4]This does not mean that the disputes have ended and we do not appreciate future court decisions.
How does a change over 31 days differ from HUT?
Llei 11/2025 considers a permanent dwelling contract to be any contract intended to meet the need for housing regardless of duration. A temporary contract is permissible for work, study, treatment, waiting for housing and similar reasons, but the reason must be stated in the contract and confirmed by the documents and the documents deposited with the pledge. The presumption of permanent housing [7]I. More detailed information on long-term and seasonal leaseFollow BOE: The rules on temporary leases and IVA changed in October 2026. Check the current text in BOE before you sell it for change.
What depends on the incident?
The address of the apartment, the house's charter, the licence status and the owner's tax position determine the conclusion in each case. Non-resident rent taxBefore you buy an apartment for tourists, check it out with your lawyer: ConsultationIf you only decide where and on what basis to live, look at the overview Residence permit in Barcelonaand assistance with documents: documents and escorts.
Frequent issues
Can you rent an apartment on Airbnb in Barcelona?
What is the length of the lease considered to be tourism in Catalonia?
What is NIRTC?
What about the tourist licences in Barcelona in 2028?
Can a house prohibit a tourist rental?
Based on source
- Ajuntament de Barcelona · Viviendas de uso turístico ↗
- Ajuntament de Barcelona · Application of Decree Law 3/2023 to Tourist-Use Flats (HUTs) ↗
- BOE · Decreto-ley 3/2023 de Cataluña, de 7 de noviembre, régimen urbanístico de las viviendas de uso turístico ↗
- BOE · Sentencia del Tribunal Constitucional 64/2025, de 13 de marzo de 2025 ↗
- Generalitat de Catalunya · Habitatges d'ús turístic (Departament d'Empresa i Treball) ↗
- Generalitat de Catalunya · Normativa de empreses turístiques d'allotjament (Decret 75/2020) ↗
- DOGC · Llei 11/2025, de 29 de desembre (art. 66 bis Llei 18/2007) ↗
- BOE · Resolución de 5 de marzo de 2026 de la DGSJFP (Registro de la Propiedad de Barcelona n.º 15, uso turístico y estatutos) ↗
- BOE · Real Decreto 1312/2024 (Registro Único de Arrendamientos), texto consolidado con notas sobre anulación ↗
- Portal Jurídic de Catalunya · Decret 75/2020, de 4 d'agost, de turisme de Catalunya ↗
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