Regulations / Canarias / Requirements
Tourist rental requirements in Canarias
What the property and the activity must meet in Canarias, plus what the town hall adds.
A maximum of 10% of a municipality's residential floor area can be used for tourist purposes (20% on the "green islands": El Hierro, La Gomera, and La Palma), adjustable through planning backed by a carrying-capacity study. Once the cap is reached, no new licenses are issued.
In force since 2025-12-12
Source: boe.es
Authorization is conditional on the municipal planning scheme expressly allowing tourist use in that zone
In force since 2025-12-12
Source: boe.es
Banned in newly built properties for 10 years after construction (5 years on the "green islands")
In force since 2025-12-12
Source: boe.es
Not allowed in publicly protected housing or in protected areas
In force since 2025-12-12
Source: boe.es
A minimum surface area of 35 m² (about 375 sq ft), plus accessibility and sustainability requirements
In force since 2025-12-12
Source: boe.es
Verified on 31 Oct 2026
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