Certificate of habitability in Cartagena
Certificate of occupancy at the Cartagena City Hall. This document is also known as Responsible Declaration of 2nd Occupation and is requested as a responsible declaration from Cartagena City Hall.
Why do you need a Certificate of Habitability in Cartagena?
The ancient Certificate of occupancy has been replaced by the Responsible Declarations of 1st and 2nd Occupancy. To enable services such as water and electricity or to proceed with the sale of the property, it is mandatory to present the Responsible Declaration of Second OccupationThis acts as an update to the original document and its main objective is to ensure that specialized technicians periodically monitor the housing conditions to prevent substandard housing.
What is the difference between a first occupation certificate and a second occupation certificate?
Both certificates are considered as certificate of occupancy given that its function is to ensure compliance with the regulations in this regard. The certificate of first occupation requires much more documentation and is requested once the work on the house is finished. You can consult the necessary documentation related to the Responsible Declaration First Occupation of Real Estate – DRPO here:
What do I need to obtain my habitability certificate in Cartagena?
In the Cartagena City Council, the certificate of habitability corresponds to the following procedure:
DRSO – Declaration of responsibility for the second occupation of real estate
To get the certificate of second occupation the City of Cartagena ask for the following documentation:
- Application according to the established model. downloadable here:
- Photocopy of the national identity document, passport or residence permit of the interested party and, where appropriate, of their representative.
- Signed representation mandate that authorizes me as a representative to manage the process (if applicable)
- Justification of the fee payment. self-assessment here
- 10 x 15 color photograph of the facade.
- Location plan of the action to be carried out. you get here
The price of the rate in Cartagena is 137 euros
I accept bank transfer and bizum as payment methods.
How much will the Certificate of Habitability cost me in Cartagena?
| Habitability Certificate Fees | 120€ |
| VAT | 25,2€ |
| City Council Fee | 137 |
| TOTAL | 282,2€ |
Remember that Municipal taxes are not included in the serviceOnce you sign the authorization to process the procedure for you, I'll request the payment receipt from the city council. I'll then send it to you, and once you've made the payment, you'll need to send me the receipt so I can submit it along with the rest of the documentation.
Is a certificate of habitability mandatory in Cartagena?
The Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation is mandatory to rent or sell a property in Cartagena. Therefore, it must be valid if you want to sell the property for residential use. This is important given that banks do not offer mortgages under the same conditions for homes as for properties without a Certificate of Habitability.
What requirements must the property meet to obtain a certificate of occupancy in Cartagena?
The requirements to obtain a certificate of habitability are simple and are usually met by most homes.
Some of these requirements include:
- Minimum floor-to-ceiling height: 2.5m
- At least one double bedroom with a minimum usable area of 10m²
- The property must include a living-dining room, at least one double bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom.
- All rooms must have ventilation to the outside, with the exception of the bathroom.
- Have a hot water production system.
- Have a kitchen with a stove and smoke extraction, or a window attached
- Keep the carpentry in good condition
- There should be no raised slabs, holes in the ceiling, walls or partitions (Cleanable surfaces)
If you want to sell your home you will also need the Energy Efficiency Certificate
FAQ Frequently asked questions about the Certificate of Occupancy in El Pilar de la Horadada
Since it's a Responsible Declaration, the process doesn't require prior approval and is effective immediately. Thus, once registered in your name, the form will serve as the old habitation certificate.
The Certificate of Occupancy, the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupancy, and the Second Occupancy Certificate/License are often used interchangeably; all of these terms are commonly used to refer to the same document. To be able to process this Responsible Declaration, the home must have been legally built and the first Certificate of Occupancy must have been issued at the time.
If you have limited documentation, old water and electricity bills can serve as sufficient proof that the home previously had a certificate of occupancy.
This ID card expires after 10 years or sooner if any of the following situations occur:
A new contract for services such as water, electricity, or gas needs to be formalized.
Ownership of the home is sold or transferred.
In such cases, renewal must be processed by submitting a new Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation to the Cartagena City Council.
To definitively prove ownership of a cadastral reference, the only valid document is a property tax receipt. The city council requires this as a measure to prevent the mistaken use of the cadastral reference of a neighboring property.
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