If you manage properties in Spain, it is important to stay informed about this new legislation.
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Starting in 2025, the short-term rental market in Spain is undergoing a major shift with the implementation of the Digital One-Stop Shop for Rentals, a new regulation aimed at organizing, supervising, and regulating this type of rental activity. If you already rent out a property or are thinking of offering your home as a tourist rental, this article is for you.

The Digital One-Stop Shop is a platform created by the Spanish Government to centralize the registration of all properties used for short-term rentals, including tourist and seasonal rentals. This measure aligns with Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 of the European Parliament, and was enacted through Royal Decree 1312/2024, published in Spain’s Official State Gazette (BOE) on December 24, 2024.

🧭 What Are Its Goals?

• Full transparency: Property owners must register their rental units in a national unified system and will receive a mandatory identification number to be included in all digital listings.
  
  
• Fraud prevention: Authorities will be able to identify illegal or irregular rentals and impose penalties for non-compliance.
  
  
• Tenant protection and fair competition: Ensures that tourist rentals comply with safety and quality standards.
  
  

📅 When Does It Come into Effect?

• Operational start: January 2, 2025
  
  
• Mandatory use: From July 1, 2025
  
  

This gives owners and rental platforms six months to adapt to the new regulations.

🛠️ How to Register

Owners must access the One-Stop Shop via the website of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (www.mivau.gob.es) and complete the property registration process. Once the information is validated, they will receive an identification number that must be included in all online listings.

If you wish to handle the process yourself, you can start here: [link]
Required documents:

• A digitally signed copy of the municipal activity start notification (“Ayuntamiento license”)
  
  
• A digitally signed copy of the registration with the Tourism Registry of the Generalitat (document showing the HUT number)

🏘️ New Requirement: Approval from the Homeowners’ Association

From April 3, 2025, it will also be mandatory to have permission from the homeowners’ association to use a property as a tourist rental. According to the amendment to the Horizontal Property Law, the approval of three-fifths of the residents is required—currently, this only applies to new properties designated for tourist use.
This aims to reduce neighborhood disputes and ensure harmonious living in residential buildings affected by the growth of short-term rentals.

📝 What Does This Mean for Owners?

• They must regularize their rental situation if not yet officially registered.
  
  
• Include the identification number on digital platforms like Airbnb, Booking, Idealista, etc.
  
  
• Consult and coordinate with their homeowners’ association if planning to rent out their property.
  
  

💡 Conclusion

The One-Stop Shop is a major step forward in the professionalization of short-term rentals in Spain. It provides greater legal certainty, protects consumers, and combats illegal offerings. If you’re a property owner, now is the perfect time to get your documentation in order and adapt to the new rules. As with many challenges, what might seem like an obstacle can also become a valuable opportunity to stand out, professionalize your offering, and turn it into a competitive advantage.