Home works in Andalucía: permits, licences and who to contact
Last checked: 13 October 2026
Planning work on your home? Three questions decide where to start:
- What is the work? A small job (a new kitchen, new windows) is different from an extension or a change to the structure.
- Where is the property? Local rules come from the ayuntamiento (town hall), so the same job can be treated differently in two towns.
- Is it a flat in a building with a community of owners? Shared areas, facades and structural work usually need the community’s agreement as well.
Who to contact
| Question | Who to ask | Official link |
|---|---|---|
| Do I need a licence or permit? | Your ayuntamiento (town hall). The Junta de Andalucía sets the planning framework. | Consejería de Vivienda, Juventud y Ordenación del Territorio |
| Energy certificate registry | Junta de Andalucía | Registro de Certificados Energéticos Andaluces |
| Energy certificate information | Agencia Andaluza de la Energía | Calificación energética de edificios (English page) |
| Property details and recent changes | Catastro | Sede Electrónica del Catastro |
| Ownership and registered property details | Registro de la Propiedad | Registradores |
| VAT (IVA) on the work | Agencia Tributaria | Agencia Tributaria |
| Shared areas, facades and structure | Your community of owners (comunidad de propietarios): ask the administrator. | — |
Need your town hall’s phone number or website? See the full list of town halls on the Costa del Sol. Town halls on the Costa del Sol
Common jobs
Rules differ by town and change over time, so treat this as a starting point and check with your ayuntamiento before you start.
| Job | Usually needs | Read first |
|---|---|---|
| New kitchen or bathroom, no structural change | Check with your ayuntamiento. Often a minor works notice. | Do you need a building permit in Spain? |
| Windows, air conditioning, re-tiling a terrace | Check with your ayuntamiento. | Do you need a building permit in Spain? |
| Extension, structural change, change of use | Usually a full licence and a project by a qualified professional. | Do you need a building permit in Spain? |
Find a tradesperson
Once you know what you need, search for a registered tradesperson near you. Check their registration before any money changes hands.
Sources
Each official link on this page was checked on 13 October 2026. If a link has moved, tell us at hello@spaintrades.es.