Requirements for holiday homes in the Canary Islands. The definition of holiday homes in the Canary Islands appears in the Holiday Homes Regulation, approved in Decree 113/2015. According to this decree, a property is considered a vacation home when it is “furnished and equipped, in conditions of immediate use and is marketed through tourist supply channels, to be transferred temporarily and in its entirety to third parties, on a regular basis, for accommodation purposes.” vacation and in exchange for a price.”

 

                              What minimum requirements must a vacation home meet to be within the law?

 

*Certificate of occupancy

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* Proof of ownership of the home, or the right to exploit it.

 

* Accreditation of registration in the IGIC.

 

* Energy efficiency certificate

 

.* House plans.

 

* Civil liability insurance (not valid only with home insurance).

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*Responsible declaration