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Tourist rental requirements in Comunidad de Madrid
What the property and the activity must meet in Comunidad de Madrid, plus what the town hall adds.
Requirements
25 m² (about 270 sq ft), no exceptions
In force since 2026-03-25
Source: bocm.es
A CIVUT report (technical inspection, including an on-site visit) is mandatory before filing the declaración responsable
In force since 2026-03-25
Source: bocm.es
The declaración responsable must be filed by the person actually running the activity, not by an owner who isn't operating it
In force since 2026-03-25
Source: bocm.es
Not allowed in publicly protected housing (VPP — vivienda de protección pública)
In force since 2026-03-25
Source: bocm.es
Express approval of the homeowners' association (comunidad de propietarios, 3/5 majority) is required to start the activity
In force since 2025-04
Source: boe.es
Local requirements
Madrid
In addition to the regional registration, a municipal planning license (licencia urbanística) is required. Plan RESIDE (definitively approved 27 Aug 2025, BOCM 22 Sep 2025): in the historic centre (ámbito APE 00.01) scattered tourist flats in residential buildings are not allowed, not even on the ground floor, unless the building is used exclusively for this (or is non-residential); outside the historic centre, scattered flats remain allowed, with the requirement of an independent entrance on the ground or first floor, as do whole buildings.
Source: madrid.es
Verified on 29 Sept 2026
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