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Renting Out Your Property
in Ibiza: Complete Guide 2026

Everything property owners need to know about renting in Ibiza in 2026 — the ETV licence moratorium, new national registration rules, realistic yields, tax obligations and what has changed.

Updated June 2026
Applies to Property owners in Ibiza
By Ibiza Now Real Estate
ETV licence premium
15–25%
Price premium over identical unlicensed property
Legal holiday rental beds lost
–19.8%
Across the Balearics in 2025 alone
Rental income tax (EU non-resident)
19%
On net rental income (expenses deductible)

What has changed — and why it matters

The Ibiza rental market has undergone fundamental regulatory change since 2022. Understanding the current landscape is essential before purchasing a property with rental income in mind — or before attempting to rent out a property you already own.

The core fact every owner must know

No new tourist rental licences (ETV) are being issued anywhere in Ibiza or the wider Balearic Islands. The moratorium introduced in February 2022 was extended indefinitely in May 2024. The only legal way to rent short-term to tourists is to own a property that already holds a valid, transferable ETV licence.

The consequences have been significant. The total number of legal tourist rental beds fell by 19.8% in 2025 alone. Properties with existing ETV licences have become scarce, premium assets — some owners report that the ETV permit adds €50,000 to €150,000 to their property’s value, depending on location and capacity.

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Holiday rental vs. long-term rental

Holiday Rental (Short-Term) Long-Term Rental (1 month+)
Licence required Yes — valid ETV number No licence required
Moratorium Yes — no new licences since 2022 Not applicable
Typical yield Higher — but seasonal Lower — but stable year-round
Administration Complex — multiple obligations Simpler — standard rental contract
Minimum stay Days or weeks Minimum 1 month (no tourist services)
Regulation level National + regional + municipal National (LAU)

Everything about the ETV tourist rental licence

The ETV (Estancia Turística Vacacional) is the official licence issued by the Consell Insular d’Eivissa that authorises a property to be let as tourist accommodation. Without a valid ETV number, a property cannot be legally marketed as holiday accommodation through any channel — including Airbnb, Booking.com or direct listing.

“A valid ETV licence always starts with the letters ETV. If you are purchasing a property that is advertised as having a tourist licence, verify the licence number directly at registreturistic.conselldeivissa.es before signing anything.”

Key facts about the ETV in 2026:

Moratorium in force indefinitely — no new ETV licences are being processed anywhere in Ibiza or the Balearics
Licences granted before January 2017 do not expire and do not require renewal — they pay an annual fee per property
Licences from January 2017 onwards must be renewed every 5 years and must be in a zone designated for tourist use
Apartment-based tourist lets are prohibited entirely in Ibiza Town, regardless of whether a licence previously existed
Detached single-family villas have better eligibility prospects than apartments — but only in zones zoned for tourism
The ETV licence is transferable when a property is sold — but must be expressly included in the deed of sale and approved by the Consell within 60 days
The transferable licence trap

Even if a property holds a valid ETV licence, it cannot be used for tourist rental if the community of owners (VvE) has voted to ban tourist activity in the building. Since April 2025, a 60% majority vote of owners in an apartment block is sufficient to ban all tourist rentals — even for existing licence holders. Always check the community minutes before purchasing.


What every holiday rental owner must comply with

On top of the Balearic ETV requirements, Spanish national legislation has added further obligations since 2025:

VUD ID (mandatory since July 2025)Every short-term rental property in Spain must hold a unique national registration number from the Ventanilla Única Digital. This number must appear on every listing, advertisement and booking platform. Platforms are required to verify VUD numbers before publishing listings.
SES.HOSPEDAJES guest registrationAll guest data must be submitted through the ses.hospedajes platform within 24 hours of check-in. This has been mandatory since December 2024 under Royal Decree 933/2021. Non-compliance is subject to significant fines.
EU Short-Term Rental Regulation (May 2026)In force since 20 May 2026: mandatory EU registration code on every listing, and direct data exchange between platforms and government. A new layer of compliance on top of national rules.
Tourist tax (IEET)Owners must collect and remit the Balearic tourist tax (Impost sobre Estades Turístiques) quarterly via Modelo 700 to the ATIB. The rate depends on the property category and season.

What income can you realistically expect?

Yields vary significantly depending on property type, location, licence status and occupancy strategy. These are realistic market ranges for 2026:

Property type Peak week rate Annual gross income (estimate) Notes
3-bed villa with licence (inland) €3,000–€6,000/wk €40,000–€80,000 8–12 weeks high season
4-bed villa with licence (sea view) €6,000–€15,000/wk €80,000–€150,000 Premium location, 8–10 weeks
Luxury villa 5–6 bed (south/west) €15,000–€50,000+/wk €150,000–€400,000+ Es Cubells, Cala Jondal etc.
Apartment (long-term annual) €1,500–€3,500/mo €18,000–€42,000 No licence required
Villa (long-term annual) €3,500–€12,000/mo €42,000–€144,000 No licence required

All figures are indicative gross income before management fees (typically 15–25%), maintenance, insurance, cleaning, platform fees and taxes. Net yield varies significantly by property and management approach.


What tax do you pay on rental income?

Tax treatment depends on your residency status. Non-residents pay tax on Ibiza rental income in Spain under the IRNR system, filing quarterly or annually via Modelo 210.

Situation Tax rate Deductible expenses? Filing
EU/EEA non-resident 19% on net income Yes — maintenance, insurance, mortgage interest, management fees, depreciation Quarterly or annually — Modelo 210
Non-EU non-resident 24% on gross income No deductions allowed Quarterly or annually — Modelo 210
Spanish fiscal resident Progressive IRPF rate Yes — all allowable costs Annual IRPF declaration

“EU and EEA residents can deduct all costs directly related to the rental: mortgage interest, property management fees, cleaning, maintenance, insurance, and proportional depreciation. Keep all receipts — this can reduce the tax base by 40–60%.”

For the periods when your property is not rented (owner use or vacant), non-residents must pay imputed income tax — typically 19% on 1.1–2% of the cadastral value, reported annually via Modelo 210.


What to verify before renting out or buying to rent

Verify the ETV licence number at registreturistic.conselldeivissa.es — confirm it is valid, not revoked, and transferable
Check the community minutes (actas de la junta) — has the community of owners voted to ban tourist rentals?
Confirm the licence transfer is expressly included in the deed of sale — and that the Consell approval process is initiated within 60 days
Register for a VUD ID through the national Ventanilla Única Digital — mandatory since July 2025
Set up ses.hospedajes for guest registration — mandatory within 24 hours of each check-in
Confirm your property insurance covers tourist rental use — standard policies typically do not
Hire a local property manager for guest management, maintenance and legal compliance — especially important for non-resident owners
Engage a tax adviser to set up quarterly Modelo 210 filings and tourist tax (IEET) submissions

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