Canary Islands Standardizes VV Licensing by September
The Clavijo government will deliver a uniform "actividad clasificada" regulation by September 2026, ending 88 different municipal requirements for VV operators.
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The Canary Islands government will deliver a homogeneous “actividad clasificada” regulation by September 2026, replacing the current patchwork of 88 different municipal requirements for VV (Vivienda Vacacional) operators. The Clavijo administration confirmed the timeline on 22 July 2026 after FECAM (Canary Islands Federation of Municipalities) demanded uniform rules across the archipelago.
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