Updated
First baseline report. Current state of tourist-rental rules at each level — the baseline against which the next fortnights' changes will be measured.
- European Union
Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 now in force
Since 20 May 2026 the short-term-rental data collection and exchange regulation applies. Platforms must transmit data to the authorities.
Source ↗ - Spain (State)
Supreme Court strikes down the Single Registry (judgment 620/2026)
The judgment of 21 May 2026 annuls the national single registration number of RD 1312/2024 for encroaching on regional powers; the Single Digital Gateway and platform duties survive.
Source ↗ - Spain (State)
The 3/5 rule in owners' communities (Organic Law 1/2025)
In force since 3 April 2025: a new tourist flat needs the favourable vote of 3/5 of the community. Existing compliant operators are protected.
Source ↗ - Andalusia
Decree 31/2024: VFTs become VUTs
Fully applicable: new equipment and habitability requirements, exclusion of lettings over two months to the same tenant, and the option for the community to limit the activity.
Source ↗ - City of Málaga
Up to three-year moratorium on new licences
Since August 2025 new tourist-dwelling licences are frozen (until 2028) via a change to the urban plan (PGOU). It does not affect already-registered dwellings.
Source ↗ - Marbella
New municipal ordinance in preparation
Marbella does not cap licence numbers but is drafting a municipal ordinance and a Municipal Registry of Tourist Dwellings. To watch in upcoming reports.
- Costa del Sol
Municipalities under watch
Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Torremolinos, Mijas, Estepona and other municipalities will also be monitored for new ordinances or planning limits.