Tourist Rental Licenses (ETV) in Mallorca Explained
- coastprojectsmallo
- Sep 30, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 1, 2025
Thinking of renting out your property in Mallorca to tourists?
Before you publish it on Airbnb or Booking.com, you must check if you need a tourist rental license (ETV – Estancias Turísticas en Viviendas).
This guide explains the different types of ETV licenses, who can apply, how to obtain one, costs, renewal rules, and the legal pitfalls you should avoid when renting your property short-term.
What Is an ETV License?
An ETV license (Estancia Turística en Vivienda) is the official authorization required to rent out a property in Mallorca for short-term holiday stays.
Without this license, your rental activity could be considered illegal and lead to heavy fines.
Key points:
Issued by the Consell de Mallorca.
Needed for short-term stays (less than 30 days).
Each property gets its own registration number (ETV/xxxx/xxxx) that must appear in all advertisements.
Types of Tourist Rental Licenses in Mallorca
1. ETV Vivienda Unifamiliar: For detached houses or semi-detached properties that meet zoning and habitability rules.
2. ETV Vivienda Plurifamiliar (apartments): Much stricter: only possible in some municipalities and zones where tourist rentals in apartments are allowed.
3. ETV60: Specific temporary licenses allowing up to 60 days of rental per year in certain cases.
Important:
Many multi-unit apartment buildings are excluded from tourist rental licenses.
Zoning maps (“zonificación turística”) determine where ETVs can be granted.
Key Requirements to Obtain an ETV License
Cédula de habitabilidad (valid occupancy certificate).
Energy efficiency certificate (minimum rating required varies).
Compliance with zoning regulations.
No pending urban planning infractions (illegal constructions can block the license).
Community of owners’ authorization if the property is part of an apartment building.
Payment of the tourist stay tax (Ecotasa) registration fee.
Costs Involved
License fee: calculated per bed space (around €3,000–€4,000 for a typical 3-bedroom home; may vary).
Ecotasa tourist tax: paid annually by the owner.
Professional/legal assistance if needed (recommended to avoid mistakes and delays).
Renewal & Validity
ETV licenses are generally permanent for single-family homes as long as the property remains compliant.
Some temporary modalities (ETV60) or pilot programs may require renewal.
Authorities can revoke the license if:
Illegal works are detected.
You don’t pay the required tourist taxes.
You violate zoning rules or exceed rental limits.
Common Legal Pitfalls to Avoid
Buying a property assuming it already has a valid ETV without verifying it.
Not checking zoning maps before applying.
Advertising without a license number — fines can reach €40,000+.
Failing to declare and pay tourist taxes.
Ignoring community statutes that may prohibit tourist rentals.
Why Work With a Real Estate Lawyer in Mallorca
Navigating Mallorca’s tourist rental regulations is complex — especially for foreign buyers.
A specialized real estate lawyer can:
Verify if the property can legally obtain an ETV license.
Review documents (cédula, zoning compliance, community statutes).
Handle the entire application and tax registration.
Protect you from costly mistakes or fines.
Thinking of buying a property to rent out to tourists in Mallorca — or need help obtaining your ETV license?
Coast Projects offers specialized legal services for real estate investors and property owners. We can check if your property qualifies, handle the paperwork, and guide you safely through the entire process.