How much does a certificate of habitability cost in Santomera?

• The certificate of habitability costs 150 euros for properties with a constructed surface area of less than 150 m², according to land registry records.
• For the presentation and management of the file at the Torrevieja City Council, including its follow-up, an additional charge of 50 euros plus VAT will be applied.

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

The Habitability Certificate It is a technical document endorsed by a registered architect, as is my case. Its purpose is to certify that the house complies with the regulations applicable according to the year of its construction.

The Certificate of occupancy It is used to refer to the procedures related to the Responsible Declaration of first or second occupation, the latter being applicable to homes already built.

How long does the Certificate of Habitability expire?

The validity of the Habitability Certificate is 10 years, but its expiration can be anticipated in situations such as:

• The contracting of new water, gas or electricity services.
• The purchase and sale or transfer of property assets.

After this period or if any of these circumstances occur, it will be essential to submit the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation again to proceed with the sale or modify the supply data.

What do I need to obtain my certificate of habitability in Santomera?

In the Santomera 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.

It is necessary to provide the following documentation:

• Application according to the established model. downloadable here:
• Certificate of Habitability issued by a competent technician, including a plan of the home.
• Proof of cadastral registration 
• Certificates for electricity, water and sanitation connections 
• Color photograph of the facade
• Proof of payment of the fee
• Identity document of the interested party and representative, if applicable
• Accreditation of representation, if applicable

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 used interchangeably to designate the same procedure. To carry out the Responsible Declaration, the house must have been legally built and have the first Habitability Certificate issued at the time.

Instead, the Responsible Declaration of First Occupation It is necessary after building a new home or legalizing it, which requires an architectural project and a final construction certificate.

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

In order to be able to elaborate the habitability certificate, essential for processing the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation in Santomera, the following requirements must be met:

• The home must have a water heater that provides hot water.
• It is mandatory to have a complete bathroom with toilet, sink and shower.
• At least one bedroom must be separated from the rest of the home with walls and a door.
• The bedrooms and living room must be ventilated and illuminated naturally, following the dimensions of the carpentry openings required by regulations.
• The kitchen must include a refrigerator, sink and a cooking area equipped with a smoke extractor or a window that allows proper extraction.
• There should be no visible holes in floors, walls or ceilings.
• The home must not have any dampness or mould that could endanger the health of the occupants.
• All windows must close properly and cannot have damaged glass.

It is important to note that, even if you intend to renovate your home, it is not possible to request a certificate of habitability to register your utilities if the property does not meet the basic habitability requirements.

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

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€

Please note that Municipal taxes are paid separately. When you give me permission to process the bill on your behalf, I will process the payment letter at the town hall and send it to you. You must pay it and send me the receipt so I can include it when completing the procedure.

If you require it, I can process the energy efficiency certificate.

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