Barcelona Quintuples Community Aid to Ban Tourist Flats
Communities of owners that vote to ban tourist flats can get up to EUR 2,500 in aid covering 50% of notary, registration, and legal fees. The City Council quintupled the budget from EUR 56K to EUR 256K. Apply by 31 December 2026.
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Communities of owners in Barcelona can now get up to EUR 2,500 in aid to ban new tourist flats in their buildings. The City Council quintupled the programme budget from EUR 56,000 to EUR 256,000 on 18 August 2026, after more than 80 applications came in during the first call, exceeding forecasts by 30%. The application window runs until 31 December 2026 (El Periódico, 18 Aug 2026).
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