How to register a holiday-let property in Galicia

To register a holiday-let property (vivienda de uso turístico) in Galicia, the owner must first check that the use is compatible with municipal rules, gather the required documents and submit the declaración responsable (a sworn statement of compliance) through the Xunta's TU986D procedure. Unlike in other regions, in Galicia you do not have to display any plaque on the door of the property. You will also need to register the accommodation in SES.HOSPEDAJES. The Número de Registro de Alquiler (NRA, Spain's single national rental registration number) is no longer needed: the Tribunal Supremo (Spain's Supreme Court) struck it down in May 2026. (Sede electrónica Xunta de Galicia⁠

Requirements, the declaración responsable, the guest register and the paperwork needed to start the activity.

Holiday letting in Spain is not governed by a single national law: it is the autonomous regions that have powers over tourism and housing, and they are the ones that grant the licences or registrations for holiday flats. On top of this, town councils or local governments control other aspects through their powers over the Planes Generales de Ordenación Urbana (local zoning plans).

Town councils can adjust those requirements, or limit the number of licences granted, within their municipality. In Galicia, therefore, you need to check both the regional and the municipal rules before applying for the licence, to avoid fines and make sure you meet every requirement. If you would rather understand the general framework first, take a look at the holiday-let licence in Spain.

Below, at beBalmy, we set out the steps to follow to register your property for holiday use in Galicia. Bear in mind that the legislation for a specific town can change at any time, and it is essential to confirm with the relevant bodies in your municipality any restrictions there may be on formally registering the property.

Steps to register your property for holiday use

Step 1: Gather the documents

• Proof of identity of the applicant, as an individual or a company.
• Proof of ownership or equivalent title.
• The property's occupancy licence (licencia de ocupación).
• Third-party liability insurance policy.
• Express written authorisation from the owners' association (comunidad de vecinos) to carry out the holiday-let activity.

Step 2: Submit the declaración responsable

• It is available on the Galician regional government's website, in the List of procedures section.
• It can be submitted in two ways:
  • Online from the Sede electrónica (e-office) button.
  • In person through the registry offices of authorised bodies and the Provincial Office of the Galician Tourism Agency for the area where the property is located.

Step 3: Register with the police

Online registration in SES.HOSPEDAJES with the Ministry of the Interior.

• You will need a digital certificate, Cl@ve (the Spanish government's digital identity system) or an electronic DNI (Spanish national ID card), and the  AutoFirma software installed on your computer.
• Go to SES.HOSPEDAJES and click the @ symbol to the right of “Acceso al registro de establecimientos y entidades” (access to the register of establishments and entities).
• Fill in the form under «Registro». If you are going to automate it through beBalmy, make sure you tick the “Envío de comunicaciones por servicio web” (send reports via web service) box. If you are going to send the guest reports manually, leave it as it is.
• You will receive an email from the Ministry confirming your registration, showing your registration number, landlord code and establishment code, as well as a set of login credentials that let you access SES.HOSPEDAJES without using your digital certificate. Make sure you share these with your booking manager.

Step 4: Get your property ready

• Make sure it is furnished and equipped so that it is ready for immediate use.
• You do not have to display any plaque or sign showing that it is a holiday-let property.

Step 5: the single national register (NRA) is no longer compulsory

From July 2025 you also had to enter the property in the single national register of short-term lets (NRA), created by Real Decreto 1312/2024. On 19 May 2026 the Tribunal Supremo (Spain's Supreme Court) struck down that single register for encroaching on regional powers (judgment 620/2026). The Ventanilla Única Digital (single digital window) remains, but what counts for advertising the property on Airbnb or Booking is the tourism registration number from Galicia, the one you are given when you register it. We explain what changes in the Supreme Court ruling on the single register.

Step 6: Start letting your property

• Once you have submitted the declaración responsable and have the registration number, you can carry out the activity indefinitely, from the day it is submitted, and advertise it as a holiday-let property!

In short, registering a holiday-let property in Galicia means knowing the regional and local rules, gathering the necessary documents and submitting the declaración responsable. At beBalmy we are here to help you manage your holiday-let property so you do not have to worry about a thing. Do not forget to check the tax side of running holiday accommodation before you start letting either. Start letting with confidence and get the most out of your tourism investment!

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