How much does a certificate of occupancy cost in Formentera del Segura??

• The cost of the certificate of habitability is 150 euros for properties with a built-up area of up to 150 m², based on data provided by the land registry.
  
• If you'd like us to process your application at Torrevieja City Hall, including follow-up, the additional cost will be 50 euros plus VAT.
  

What is the difference between Certificate of Habitability and Certificate of Habitability?

The Habitability Certificate It's a technical document that must be signed by a certified architect, in this case, me. This certificate ensures that the home complies with current regulations as of the date it was built.

On the other hand, the Certificate of occupancy This is the term used to refer to the procedures for the Responsible Declaration of first or second occupancy. In the case of existing homes, the second occupancy declaration must be completed.

How long does the Certificate of Habitability expire?

The Certificate of Habitability is valid for 10 years, although it also loses its validity in the following cases:

• When formalizing a new water, gas or electricity supply contract.
• During the purchase and sale process or any transfer of property ownership of the home.

After this period, or in the aforementioned cases, it will be necessary to complete the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation procedure again to sell the property or change the owner of the utilities.

What do I need to obtain my certificate of occupancy in Formentera del Segura?

The procedure is known in the Formentera del Segura town council as:

Responsible declaration of second occupation of housing on urban land

To present it, the following documentation is required:

• Identification document of the applicant and legal representative, if applicable.
• Photocopy of the power of representation, when acting on behalf of another person.
• Proof of payment of the second occupancy license fee (€100)
• Location plan referring to the current PGOU, indicating the location of the property (dated and signed)
• Copy of the latest property tax receipt or information document on compliance with tax obligations for declarations of cadastral changes to the property being worked on.
• Copy of the previous occupancy permit or information that facilitates its location. In the case of public housing, a copy of the final permit must be provided.
• Certificate from a competent professional stating that the building meets the conditions that led to the granting of the first or previous occupancy permit being requested.
• Copy of the building book, if available.
• Copy of the paid receipts for water, gas, or electricity supplies from the previous period, or, failing that, a certificate from the supplying companies regarding the previous contracting of services.
• An ITE or IEE must be provided for buildings older than 50 years or more than 5 years since the last ITE.
• Certified deed of transfer of ownership.
• Energy efficiency label for the completed building and registration document for the energy efficiency certificate for the completed building in the Building Energy Efficiency Certification Register for buildings whose building permit application was submitted after November 1, 2007.
• Application according to the established model. downloadable here:

The rate in Formentera del Segura is €100

I accept bank transfer and bizum as payment methods.

What is the difference between the Certificate of Habitability and the Responsible Declaration of First or Second Occupation?

The Certificate of Habitability, the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation and the Second Occupation Certificate or License They are often used synonymously to refer to the same procedure. To submit this Responsible Declaration, it is required that the home has been legally built and that it has been issued its first Certificate of Occupancy at the time.

On the other hand, the Responsible Declaration of First Occupation It is processed when building a new home or in cases of legalization. This process requires an architectural project and a final construction certificate.

What does a property require to obtain a certificate of occupancy in Formentera del Segura?

In order to issue the habitability certificate, necessary to manage the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation in Formentera del Segura, the following requirements must be met:

• Have a water heater that provides hot water to the entire home.
• Have, at least, one bathroom equipped with a toilet, sink and shower.
• Have at least one bedroom, separated from the rest of the home by a partition and door.
• Ensure that the bedrooms and living room receive natural ventilation and lighting, ensuring that the carpentry openings comply with the regulations.
• Have a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, sink, and cooking area, with an extractor fan or, failing that, a window to ensure smoke evacuation.
• There should be no holes in floors, walls or ceilings.
• The home must be free of damp and mold that can cause health problems.
• Windows must close properly and have no broken glass.

This is crucial because, even if you plan to renovate your home, you won't be able to apply for a certificate of occupancy to activate utilities if the house doesn't meet the minimum habitability requirements.

How much will I pay in total for the second occupancy certificate in Formentera del Segura?

Habitability Certificate Fees	150€
VAT fees Certificate of Habitability	31,5€
Filing and monitoring the procedure	50
VAT filing and follow-up of the procedure	10,5€
TOTAL	242€

It is important to consider that Municipal taxes are not includedOnce you sign an authorization form for me to process the application on your behalf, I will request the corresponding payment receipt from the city council and send it to you. You will need to make the payment and send me the receipt so I can attach it to the application when submitting the application.

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