How to Get a Tourist License in Menorca: Complete Guide
Properties that have a tourist license are undoubtedly a great attraction for the real estate buyer. Why? Because in addition to being able to use the home for your own use, you can rent it and get a return on it. Interesting, right? But for this, first, you must obtain a tourist rental license and you must meet a series of requirements. Let's see them!
Before we begin, we’d like to highlight that at the time this article was originally written, there was a moratorium in place preventing new tourist licenses from being issued until 2026. While this remains in effect, the new regional government has partially lifted the moratorium on tourist accommodations, opening the door to the exchange of tourist places both in hotels and holiday rentals.
That said, let's take a look at the factors that determine whether or not you can apply for a tourist license, and then we'll break them down one by one:
- Location
- Certificate of Habitability
- Energy Performance Certificate
- Moratorium and current legal situation
- Contact and assistance with the process
Requirement 1: Property Location
The first and fundamental element that your property needs to meet in order to obtain a tourist licence is that it must be located in an area classified as touristic by the Consell Insular since residential and urban areas are excluded. The tourist areas in Menorca are usually found on the coast and they meet certain minimum regulations to optimally and sustainably welcome tourists or visitors to the island.
Requirement 2: Certificate of Habitability
Secondly, you must have a valid Certificate of Habitability (remember that they are valid for 10 years). This dictates how many people you can rent the property to. In addition, these properties will not have extra beds to expand their capacity & must comply with what is stipulated in the current certificate of ability.
Requirement 3: Energy Rating
Last but not least, the energy rating of the property must be at least an "F" for properties built before 31/12/2007 and rating D for properties after 1/01/2008. If the property has a lower rating than the specified, you must modify certain aspects or elements of the property to improve its energy efficiency and sustainability.
These are the main & minimum requirements necessary to apply for and obtain a tourist license in Menorca. In any case, there is an extended list with a greater level of detail that you can consult here:
Complete list of mandatory requirements for the Menorca Island Council to obtain a tourist license
When applying for a tourist license in Menorca, it is common to have doubts or questions about the requirements, the process to follow for the application, the associated costs, the time it takes to obtain it, the obligation of certain certificates, such as the energy certificate, or the urban compatibility of your property. To resolve these and other questions, we invite you to contact us. We are here to help you navigate the process and ensure that you meet all the necessary requirements to obtain your tourist license in Menorca.
To conclude, we’d like to remind you that the ban on applying for new tourist licenses remains in effect until 2026. However, this does not affect properties that already had a valid license — they still retain it. In fact, their value and demand on the market have increased significantly
If you are looking for a property with a valid tourist license, there are still some to be found on the market; simply… contact us and we'll help you find it!
