What’s Certificate of habitation – License of occupation – Cedula de habitabilidad. It is needed in Spain?
What is “Cedula de Habitabilidad” in Spain? What is the Cédula de habitabilidad – Certificate of habitation- License of Occupation This is a document which resumes the confirmation from the Town Hall that the property is ready for habitation, and it is applied once the property is finished with the Final Works License (Certificado Final […]
News about certificate of habitation laws in Valencia Region- Septic Tanks

Septic Tanks and Certificate of Habitation Laws in the Valencia Region New Developments Affecting Rural Properties in Valencia In recent years, there have been notable changes in the legal framework governing the issuance of the Certificate of Habitation (Cédula de Habitabilidad) in the Valencia Region, especially for properties located on rustic land. While […]
Considerations about Certificate of Habitation in rustic land properties
Certificate of Habitation in Spain: Legal Value, Requirements and Implications for Rustic Properties What Is a Certificate of Habitation? The Certificate of Habitation—also known as Cédula de Habitabilidad or Licencia de Primera o Segunda Ocupación—is an official document issued by the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) that certifies a property complies with the legal standards […]
Certificate of Habitation-Cedula de Habitabilidad-Licencia Segunda Ocupacion
Understanding the Certificate of Habitation (Cédula de Habitabilidad) in Spanish Real Estate: Andalucia and Valencia region The “Certificate of Habitation (Cédula de Habitabilidad)”, also known as the “License of Occupation“, is an essential document in the realm of Spanish real estate, particularly when it comes to the sale, purchase, and legal use of residential properties. […]
New Legal Scenario When Buying a House in Spain: Certificate of Habitation Now Obligatory in Spanish Resales
Law 12/2023, of May 24, para el derecho de la Vivienda . Click here to see the law Enhanced Overview of the New Property Transaction Law This law marks a significant advancement in the protection of the rights of buyers and tenants of residential properties by imposing stricter obligations on builders, property owners, and real […]
Absence of certificate of habitation in Andalusia
Which is First Occupation License and Second Occupation License in Andalucía? In Andalucía, there are two main types of occupancy permits, each serving a different purpose: License of First Occupation: This is for brand new buildings. It’s a way for the authorities to confirm that a newly constructed building is safe and meets all the […]
Declaración Responsable – Licencia de Ocupación – Cédula de Habitabillidad- Comunidad Valenciana
New Occupancy Regulation in the Valencian Community (2021 Reform) Overview: Accelerating the Sale and Use of New Buildings The Occupancy License (Licencia de Ocupación), also known as the Certificate of Habitation or Certificate of Conformity, is a document that authorizes the legal occupation of a newly built or refurbished home. It certifies that the […]