VFT licence in Andalusia: how to rent out your home (2026)
To rent your home to tourists in Andalusia you need the VFT licence (Vivienda con Fines Turísticos) registered with the Andalusian Tourism Registry. The rules changed with Decree 31/2024 (which removed the First Occupation Licence) and, since April 2025, require community approval by a 3/5 majority. Here are the requirements, steps and timelines updated for 2026.
Do I need a licence to rent my flat to tourists on the Costa del Sol?
Yes. Every tourist rental in Andalusia needs the VFT licence registered with the Andalusian Tourism Registry. Renting without a licence can lead to fines of thousands of euros.
What changed in the rules in 2024–2026?
Decree 31/2024 removed the need for a First Occupation Licence (you just declare the home complies with planning) and set technical standards. Since April 2025, community approval by a 3/5 majority is required before a new licence. In addition, the Supreme Court struck down the national single registry (NRUA) in 2026, so the focus returns to the regional VFT.
How long does it take to get the VFT?
Registration is by responsible declaration, so the VFT number is obtained almost immediately once the correct documentation is filed; what takes time is meeting the prerequisites (community approval, technical compliance). We handle it for you.
Can you handle the whole process?
Yes. We prepare the documentation, check the home meets the technical requirements, file the VFT registration and manage guest registration. And if something is missing to comply (for example air conditioning or some renovation), we do it with our own team.
Would you rather we did it for you?
We handle your VFT licence, prepare the paperwork and, if something is missing to comply, we fix it with our own team. And then we can manage the rental at 18% with no lock-in.
Can we help with your property?
We respond within 24 hours.