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<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nCertificate of occupancy<\/a> at the Cartagena City Hall<\/strong>. This document is also known as Responsible Declaration of 2nd Occupation<\/strong> and is requested as a responsible declaration from Cartagena City Hall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n The ancient Certificate of occupancy <\/strong>has been replaced by the Responsible Declarations of 1st and 2nd Occupancy. To enable services such as water and electricity or to proceed with the sale of the property, it is mandatory to present the Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation<\/strong>This acts as an update to the original document and its main objective is to ensure that specialized technicians periodically monitor the housing conditions to prevent substandard housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both certificates are considered as certificate of occupancy<\/strong> given that its function is to ensure compliance with the regulations in this regard. The certificate of first occupation requires much more documentation and is requested once the work on the house is finished. You can consult the necessary documentation related to the Responsible Declaration First Occupation of Real Estate \u2013 DRPO here<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the Cartagena City Council, the certificate of habitability corresponds to the following procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n DRSO \u2013 Declaration of responsibility for the second occupation of real estate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To get the certificate of second occupation the City of Cartagena<\/strong> ask for the following documentation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The price of the rate in Cartagena is 137 euros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I accept bank transfer and bizum as payment methods.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that Municipal taxes are not included in the service<\/strong>Once you sign the authorization to process the procedure for you, I'll request the payment receipt from the city council. I'll then send it to you, and once you've made the payment, you'll need to send me the receipt so I can submit it along with the rest of the documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Responsible Declaration of Second Occupation is mandatory to rent or sell a property in Cartagena. Therefore, it must be valid if you want to sell the property for residential use. This is important given that banks do not offer mortgages under the same conditions for homes as for properties without a Certificate of Habitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The requirements to obtain a certificate of habitability are simple and are usually met by most homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of these requirements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy do you need a Certificate of Habitability in Cartagena?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is the difference between a first occupation certificate and a second occupation certificate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What do I need to obtain my habitability certificate in Cartagena?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How much will the Certificate of Habitability cost me in Cartagena?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Habitability Certificate Fees<\/td> 120\u20ac<\/td><\/tr> VAT<\/td> 25,2\u20ac<\/td><\/tr> City Council Fee<\/td> 137<\/td><\/tr> TOTAL<\/strong><\/td> 282,2\u20ac<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Is a certificate of habitability mandatory in Cartagena?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What requirements must the property meet to obtain a certificate of occupancy in Cartagena?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you want to sell your home you will also need the Energy Efficiency Certificate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n