Tourist Rental License in Cabo Roig

If you want to rent your property to holidaymakers in Cabo Roig, you need a tourist license. This is not optional, not a grey area, and not something you can defer until you have had a few bookings. The Valencian Government has been actively enforcing licensing requirements since 2024, and the fines for operating without one start at EUR 10,000 and can reach EUR 600,000 for repeat offenders. I have been helping property owners in Cabo Roig obtain their tourist licenses since 2018, and the process, while entirely manageable with professional support, is one that trips up a surprising number of applicants.

The Application Process

Tourist license applications in Cabo Roig are submitted to the Generalitat Valenciana through the Turisme Comunitat Valenciana portal. The required documentation includes a certificate of occupancy (cédula de habitabilidad), an energy performance certificate (certificado de eficiencia energética), proof of civil liability insurance with a minimum cover of EUR 150,000, a detailed inventory of the property's furnishings and equipment, a declaration of compliance with fire safety requirements, and proof of property ownership.

The cédula de habitabilidad costs between EUR 100 and EUR 200 to obtain if your property does not already have one, and the energy performance certificate typically runs EUR 100 to EUR 180 for a standard apartment near Cabo Roig Marina. Civil liability insurance suitable for tourist rental purposes costs approximately EUR 80 to EUR 200 per year.

Our full tourist license application service costs EUR 400 to EUR 750, which covers preparation of all required documentation, liaison with the local town hall and the regional tourism authority, submission of the application, and follow-up until the license number is issued. The typical processing time from submission to approval is four to eight weeks, though this can vary depending on the volume of applications being processed.

Compliance Requirements After Approval

Obtaining the license is only the beginning. Once licensed, you are required to register every guest with the Spanish National Police within 24 hours of their arrival through the SES.Hospedajes system. You must display the license number in all advertising, including online listings on platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com. The property must meet minimum standards for furniture, kitchen equipment, bed linen, and cleaning that are specified in the Valencian tourism regulations.

Properties near Cala Capitán beach that are part of a community of owners may also need to confirm that the community statutes do not prohibit tourist rental activity. This has become an increasingly contentious issue in Cabo Roig, as some communities have voted to restrict or ban short-term lets. We review the community statutes as part of our due diligence before you invest in the application process.

The Financial Case for Licensing

A licensed tourist property in Cabo Roig can generate between EUR 700 and EUR 1,800 per week during peak season, depending on the size, location, and quality of the property. Over a 30-week booking year, that represents a potential gross income of EUR 21,000 to EUR 54,000. The initial cost of obtaining the license, including all certificates and our professional fee, is typically recovered within the first two weeks of bookings.

Without a license, platforms like Airbnb are increasingly required to verify license numbers before allowing listings. Properties near the Strip that appear without a valid number face removal from the platform and potential referral to the regional authorities. The era of unlicensed casual letting in Cabo Roig is effectively over.

Get Licensed with Costa Blanca Habitat

In Cabo Roig, where 80% of the population are foreign property owners, the demand for tourist licenses is high, and the process can feel daunting when you are navigating Spanish administrative systems. Contact Costa Blanca Habitat today to start your tourist license application and turn your property into a legal, profitable holiday rental.