The Ajuntament de Barcelona announced in June 2024 that it would not renew any of the approximately 10,100 existing tourist-rental (HUT) licences in the city when they expire by 9 November 2028, effectively ending short-term holiday rentals within Barcelona. Regional bodies published implementing decisions through 2024-2025.
Owners of licensed tourist flats in Barcelona; long-term rental supply expected to rise.
Primary: Ministerio de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana ↗
Corroborating: Gobierno de España — La Moncloa ↗
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