Barcelona moves towards 150% property tax surcharge on holiday rentals
Owners of holiday flats in Barcelona face the prospect of an increase in the taxation of their property of up […]
Barcelona is considering a proposal to increase property taxes on holiday rentals by up to 150%. The town hall aims to reduce the supply of tourist accommodation and address the housing crisis. The proposal, approved by the Barcelona City Council’s Economy and Finance Committee, would add a sliding scale of surcharges on the property tax, known as Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles (IBI).
Owners of one holiday flat would pay a 50% surcharge, while those with four or more would face a 150% surcharge. The proposal, which targets licensed tourist apartments, is expected to be approved at an extraordinary council meeting next week and implemented in December 2027. The new tax is separate from the existing tourist tax paid per night stay.
The proposed increase is part of Barcelona's strategy to phase out tourist apartment licenses by 2028.
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