Why do I need the Habitability Certificate?

The procedure previously known as Certificate of occupancy It has been replaced by the Responsible Declarations of First and Second Occupancy. The Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation It is necessary to enable basic water and electricity services in a home or in the case of sale. This procedure has the function of renewing the old Certificate of Habitability, ensuring that a technician periodically inspects the homes to prevent substandard housing conditions.

How much does a certificate of occupancy cost in Bigastro?

• The The cost of the certificate of habitability is 150 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 San Pedro del Pinatar and monitoring of the process acting as your representative has an extra cost of 50 euros + VAT. For this I will need a signed authorization.

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

Signed by a registered architect, the Habitability Certificate It is a technical report that is submitted together with the plans for the house. Its purpose is to certify that the house complies with the regulations corresponding to the year it was built.

In the municipality of Bigastro, the term "Certificate of Habitability" continues to be used as a synonym for the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation, since this procedure replaced the original process.

When does the Certificate of Habitability expire?

The Certificate of occupancy It expires after 10 years or when certain situations arise, such as the formalization of new contracts for basic services (water, gas or electricity) or in processes of sale or transfer of the home.

Once expired, it is necessary to renew this document by means of the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation at the Bigastro Town Hall.

Bigastro Habitability Certificate Form

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

RESPONSIBLE DECLARATION FOR SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OCCUPATION

To get the Second occupancy certificate from the Bigastro City Council, the following documentation is requested:

• 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.
• Proof of payment of the corresponding fee.
• Documentation proving ownership of the home
• Letter of payment of the fee of 50 euros.
• Certificate of competent physician [DIGITALLY SIGNED]
• Competent Technician's Responsible Declaration [DIGITALLY SIGNED]
• Accreditation of the cadastral reference through the last receipt of the real estate tax (IBI).

The application has a fee of 50 euros per home.

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?

In colloquial language, the terms are used as synonyms Habitability Certificate, Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation and Second Occupation Certificate or License, all referring to the same procedure. To make this Responsible Declaration, it is necessary that the home has been legally built and that it has had a First Certificate of Habitability at the time.

For its part, the DDeclaration of Responsibility for First Occupation It is requested at the end of a new construction or in cases of legalization of irregular buildings, with the aim of converting them into housing. It is essential to accompany it with an architectural project.

What does the property require to obtain a certificate of occupancy in Bigastro?

The certificate of habitability, necessary for the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation in Bigastro, requires that the home meets the following criteria:

1. Availability of a water heater to ensure the supply of hot water.
2. A functional toilet, equipped with at least a toilet, sink and shower.
3. At least one bedroom must be physically separated from the rest of the home by partitions and a door.
4. The bedrooms and living room must have natural ventilation and lighting through adequate windows, complying with the dimensions established in the regulations.
5. Kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, sink, cooking area with extractor fan, or close to a window that allows for proper evacuation of smoke.
6. Absence of holes in ceilings, walls and floors.
7. There should be no visible moisture that could generate mold and pose health risks.
8. Windows in good condition, that close properly, and without damaged glass.

It is important to note that, even if your goal is to renovate your home, you will not be able to process the habitability certificate to register the supplies if the property does not meet the minimum habitability conditions.

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

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 Municipal taxes are not included in the procedure. Once you give me the authorization to act on your behalf, I will process the letter of payment of the fee at the town hall and send it to you. You will have to make the payment and send me the corresponding receipt, which I will include when submitting the application.

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