How much does a certificate of habitability cost in Benijófar?

• The cost of the certificate of habitability is 150 euros for constructed surfaces of up to 150 m², as indicated in the land registry.
• The service of representation and monitoring of the file before the Torrevieja City Council has an additional price of 50 euros plus VAT.

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

The Habitability Certificate, which must be issued by a registered architect, like me, is a technical document that certifies compliance with the regulations corresponding to the date of construction of the home.

As for the Certificate of occupancyThis is the name given to the procedures for the Responsible Declaration, both for first and second occupancy. For existing homes, the appropriate procedure is that of second occupancy.

How long does the Certificate of Habitability expire?

The Habitability Certificate has a duration of 10 years, although it also ceases to be valid in the following cases:

• If a new contract is made for water, gas or electricity supplies.
• If the property is the subject of a sale or transfer of assets.

When this period is exceeded or any of these situations arise, it will be necessary to process the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation again to sell the property or update the supply contracts.

What do I need to obtain my habitability certificate in Benijofar?

In the Benijófar Town Hall, the certificate of habitability corresponds to the following procedure:

DResponsible declaration of second occupation of housing on urban land

To obtain the Responsible Declaration of 2nd Occupation in the Benijófar Town Hall the following documentation is requested:

• Application according to the established model.
• Photocopy of the DNI, passport and NIE of the owner and the legal representative.
• Photocopy of the power of representation
• Book of the corresponding Building. (if necessary)
• Building assessment report (if necessary)
• Photocopy of the deed of ownership or sale or updated simple note of the property registry.
• Proof of payment of the Fee.
• Certificate of Habitability of the house.

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?

It is usually named interchangeably Certificate of Habitability, the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation and the Certificate/License of Second Occupation; All these terms refer to the same procedure. In order to present this Responsible Declaration, the home must have been legally built and the first Certificate of Habitability must have been granted.

The Responsible Declaration of First Occupation, is requested after building a new home or in the case of legalization. Requires architectural project and final construction certificate.

What does the home require to obtain the habitability certificate in Benijofar?

For the issuance of the habitability certificate, an essential requirement for submitting the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation in Benijófar, the following criteria must be met:

• Have a heating system that supplies hot water to the home.
• Have a bathroom with the basic elements: toilet, sink and shower.
• At least one bedroom must be separated from the rest of the house with a partition and door.
• Ensure that bedrooms and living rooms have natural ventilation and lighting through windows or frames that meet the dimensions required by the standard.
• Have a kitchen that includes a refrigerator, sink and a cooking area with a smoke extractor or a window suitable for extraction.
• There should be no holes in floors, walls or ceilings.
• The home must be free of mold or moisture that may pose health risks.
• All windows must function properly and have no broken glass.

Even if your goal is to renovate your home, it is essential that it is habitable, otherwise you will not be able to obtain the habitability certificate necessary to contract the utilities.

How much will I pay in total for the second occupancy certificate in Benijófar?

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€

Remember that the Municipal taxes are an additional cost. After you sign an authorization for me to carry out the procedure on your behalf, I will request the payment letter from the town hall and send it to you. You will have to pay it and send me the receipt so that I can present it along with the procedure.

I can also manage the energy efficiency certificate if you need it.

Write to me and I will take care of the Certificate of Habitability for your home