Apply quickly and safely for your Certificate of Habitability (Cédula de Habitabilidad)

SERVICE FOR PROPERTY OWNERS FROM ABROAD WHO OWN A PROPERTY IN SPAIN

Apply quickly and safely for your Certificate of Habitability (Cédula de Habitabilidad)

SERVICE FOR PROPERTY OWNERS FROM ABROAD WHO OWN A PROPERTY IN SPAIN

The Cédula de Habitabilidad, or Certificate of Habitability, is an official document that confirms a property meets the legal minimum requirements for housing in Spain. It is required in many regions – such as the Comunidad Valenciana – in order to legally occupy, sell, rent, or connect the property to utility services (electricity, water, gas). Property owners or buyers should ensure that a valid certificate is available or apply for one if needed.

The Cédula de Habitabilidad (Certificate of Habitability) must be issued exclusively by a certified professional – usually an architect or technician. The expert checks whether the property meets all required structural and technical standards. Without this professional assessment, the certificate cannot be granted.

Through our trusted network of qualified experts, we offer this service throughout Spain – fast, compliant, and professional.

The Cédula de Habitabilidad, or Certificate of Habitability, is a mandatory document in many Spanish regions. It confirms that a property meets the minimum standards for safety, hygiene, and construction to be legally used as a dwelling. This certificate is often required not only for connecting electricity, water, or gas, but also for the sale, rental, or regular use of a property.

For foreign property owners, the application process can be confusing – involving local regulations, technical inspections, and paperwork in Spanish. That’s where we come in.

validinforme offers you a complete and reliable Certificate of Habitability service, tailored to your needs – fast, multilingual, and legally compliant.

Our service includes:

  • Coordination with a certified technician or architect from our expert network
  • On-site technical inspection of the property
  • Preparation of the compliance report according to local regulations
  • Submission of documents to the competent authority
  • Ongoing communication in your preferred language (English, German, French, Spanish or Dutch)

We work with local professionals who are highly familiar with the requirements of the Valencian Community and other Spanish regions. This ensures that your certificate is issued correctly and without delays or bureaucratic hassle.

Our mission: You focus on your property – we’ll handle the paperwork.
Contact us today for a free quote for your Certificate of Habitability.

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This is how it works: Your Certificate of Habitability in 4 steps

Frequently Asked Questions – Certificate of Habitability in Spain

The Certificate of Habitability (Cédula de Habitabilidad) is an official Spanish document confirming that a property meets the minimum legal standards for living conditions, safety, and hygiene.

It is needed when selling, renting, changing ownership, or connecting utilities such as electricity, water, or gas. In regions like the Valencian Community, it is mandatory.
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It is usually valid for 15 years, but this can vary slightly depending on the region.

Only a certified technician or architect is allowed to carry out the technical inspection and initiate the application. Issuance without a proper inspection is not possible.

We handle the entire process for you: scheduling the visit, assigning a technician, submitting the documents to the authority, and delivering the certificate as a PDF – fast, compliant, and multilingual.

Everything You Need to Know About the Certificate of Habitability in Spain

The Certificate of Habitability (Cédula de Habitabilidad) is required in many Spanish regions to legally use, sell, rent out, or connect a property to utilities like electricity, water, and gas. It confirms that the property meets the minimum legal standards for residential use.

The process involves a certified technician or architect inspecting the property and issuing a report, which is then submitted to the relevant authority for registration.

Our all-inclusive service starts at €100. The final fixed price depends on the type, condition, and location of the property and is provided after review – transparent and without hidden costs.

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