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Services What is a tourist accommodation licence?

The tourist licence for a house in Alicante is a mandatory requirement that allows the owner to use their home as a holiday rental and advertise it as such on vacation booking portals.

What is a tourist rental?

It is a type of rental intended for tourism, holiday or leisure purposes, usually for tourists who come to spend a few days in the area and wish to rent a house. The maximum rental period is 2 months, and the house must be rented as a whole.

Where to apply for a tourist licence in Alicante?

It is submitted by registering the property in the Tourism Register of the Valencian Community.

What documentation is required?

Responsible declaration by the property owner: this serves to inform the tourism administration of the start of the activity for tourist-use dwellings. When submitting the declaration, the owner must guarantee:

That the accommodation meets the regulatory requirements for its classification in the category and that these requirements will be maintained throughout the duration of the activity.
That the property has a favourable municipal urban compatibility report allowing tourist use.
That the property has an occupancy permit.
That the establishment has civil liability insurance or another equivalent guarantee to cover any damages that may occur in the course of the activity.

The responsible declaration must be accompanied by the following documents:

Plans of the property signed by a qualified and authorised technician.
The certificate of habitability or the first occupancy permit, as applicable.
The deed of sale, lease, transfer or any document proving ownership or availability of the property.
The identity document, ID card or passport of the property owner.

To carry out these procedures, we recommend using the services of a company specialised in handling tourist accommodation licences in Alicante.

How to obtain a tourist licence?

Through a lawyer. The lawyer manages the entire process of obtaining the tourist licence for your property and its corresponding registration, ensuring speed and legal security as always, while also offering a comprehensive service that goes beyond the licence process, including additional services such as contract drafting and tax management.

It is also important to note that tourist licences do not expire, but you should stay informed about changes in regulations to continue meeting all the requirements that allow you to offer your properties as tourist rentals.

What happens when you obtain the licence?

In this case, the house can already be rented under this modality with an official registration number, which must be displayed on all the channels where the accommodation is advertised.

This way, you will have the opportunity to generate income or profitability through tourist rentals.

Homes located in the best areas, with excellent views, landscapes close to the sea and promenade, and sunshine and good weather all year round can be an important source of income due to the high demand for seasonal rentals, as well as a second residence where you can come and enjoy with your family.