Can I short-let a property in Spain (HUT tourist licence)?
To let a property short-term to tourists in Spain you need a tourist-use licence — in Catalonia, a HUT registration number — and in many high-demand municipalities new licences are capped, frozen or being phased out, so a licence can never be assumed.
The licence attaches to the property, not the owner, so check whether the specific home already holds a valid HUT before you count on tourist income. Barcelona, for example, plans to end tourist-flat licences by 2028.
Short-letting is regulated separately from rent control, but the two often overlap in the same hot-demand towns.
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Sources: Generalitat de Catalunya — habitatges d'ús turístic (HUT).
General information for people buying property in Spain — not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm the specifics for your purchase with a qualified professional.