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The ETV license (Estancia Turística en Viviendas) is the official permit for vacation rentals in Mallorca. The Ministry of Tourism of the Balearic Islands (Consellería de Turisme) is responsible for this. The ETV license is personal and property-related and is linked to the reference number and the cadastral entry (Referencia Catastral) of the property.

Since December 2024, there has been a new regulation that obliges owners of vacation properties to register their property, which has a license for tourist rental (vacation rental), with a so-called single register. This gives you a special registration number that must be passed on to the companies marketing the property. All rental properties receive a tourist rental license.

The "Cédula de habitabilidad" is a document that certifies that a dwelling, commercial space or residential building meets the minimum requirements in terms of dimensions, hygiene and facilities suitable for the accommodation of people. It is a document required for the occupation of the dwelling, business premises or residential building, which is why...

Very clear answer - no. The Cédula de Habitabilidad is a document that is a prerequisite for some things and helpful for others, but it is perfectly possible to buy or own a property that does not have a cédula and still be happy with it. A current and valid cédula is a prerequisite...