Why do I need the Habitability Certificate?

The Certificate of occupancy, as an original procedure, was replaced by the Responsible Declarations of First and Second Occupation. The Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation This is required when registering the water and electricity supplies in a home or when selling it. This procedure works like a renewal of the old Habitability Certificate. Its main purpose is to allow a technician to periodically assess the condition of the homes, helping to prevent substandard housing situations.

How much does a certificate of habitability cost in Beniel?

• The The cost of the certificate of habitability plus the plans of the house is 200 euros. up to 150 m² of constructed area. The area indicated in the land registry will be taken into account.
• The Submission of the file to the City Hall from Beniel and monitoring of the procedure acting as a representative has an extra cost of 50 euros + VAT. For this I will need a signed authorization. The fees are separate, I will request them on your behalf if I act as a representative and I will send you the payment letter.

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

The Habitability Certificate It is a technical document prepared and signed by a registered architect, which also includes the plans for the property. This certificate ensures that the property complies with the regulations in force according to its construction date.

In Beniel, the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation It is commonly known as the Habitability Certificate, since this procedure is a continuation of the original procedure that it replaced.

When does the Certificate of Habitability expire?

The Certificate of occupancy It is valid for 10 years and must be renewed in certain specific cases, such as the need for a new water, gas or electricity contract, or during the sale or transfer of assets of the home.

Upon expiration, the Second Occupation Responsible Declaration must be processed again at Beniel Town Hall.

Beniel Habitability Certificate Form

In the Beniel City Council, the certificate of habitability corresponds to the following procedure:

Responsible declaration of first occupation of new buildings and successive occupations in existing buildings.

To get the Second occupancy certificate from Beniel Town Hall ask for the following documentation:

• Application according to the established model. downloadable here:
• Proof of payment of fees.
• Photocopy of the ID or CIF of the person requesting.
• Map of the situation at a scale of 1:1,000.
• Photograph of the facade of the building.
• Floor plan of the house (dimensions and surfaces).
• Property ownership deed, registered in the urban cadastre.
• Sermubeniel technical report.
• Safety, health and accessibility certificate, carried out by the competent technician.

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 terms Habitability Certificate, Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation and Second Occupation Certificate or License They are often used interchangeably to refer to the same procedure. To submit this Responsible Declaration, it is essential that the home has been legally built and that the First Habitability Certificate has been granted at the time.

On the other hand, the Responsible Declaration of First Occupation This is processed when a new construction is completed or when an irregular building is legalised for the purpose of converting it into a dwelling. This procedure requires an architectural project.

What does the property require to obtain a certificate of habitability in Beniel?

So that you can sign the certificate of habitability, necessary to present the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation in Beniel, the home must meet the following requirements:

1. Have a water heater to supply hot water.
2. Have at least one bathroom equipped with a toilet, sink and shower.
3. Have at least one bedroom separated from the rest of the home by partitions and a door.
4. Ensure natural ventilation and lighting in the bedrooms and living room, using windows or frames with openings of a size in accordance with current regulations.
5. Have a fully equipped kitchen that includes a refrigerator, sink, cooking area with extractor fan, or be located next to a window that allows for adequate smoke extraction.
6. Be free of holes in floors, walls or ceilings.
7. There must be no moisture or mold that could compromise the health of the occupants.
8. Ensure that the windows close properly and that there is no broken glass.

This is essential, since, even if you plan to renovate the home, it is not possible to request the habitability certificate to activate the supplies if the home does not meet the habitability conditions.

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

Habitability Certificate Fees	100€
VAT fees Certificate of Habitability	21€
Drawing up plans	100
VAT on drawing up plans	21€
Filing and monitoring the procedure	50€
VAT filing and follow-up of the procedure	10,5€
TOTAL	302,5€

It is important to note that municipal taxes are managed separately. Once you sign an authorization for me to submit the procedure on your behalf, I will request the letter of payment of the fee from the town hall and I will send it to you. You must pay it and send me the receipt so that I can attach it when submitting the procedure.

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