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Cédula de habitabilidad / Licencia de ocupación
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Procedure for Valencia
Who needs it
Buyers of residential property in autonomous communities that require it (e.g., Valencia). It certifies that the property is legally fit for residential use.
When needed
Before the escritura. If it does not exist, the seller usually has to obtain it before signing.
Where to get it
Ayuntamiento or a qualified architect / técnico when a new certificate must be issued.
Timeline
If a new certificate must be obtained, the process can take roughly 1 to 3 months.
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Not for checking an existing one; usually needed when applying for a new issue.
What to bring
- •Property reference (referencia catastral or full address)
- •Existing cédula or the prior certificate if available
Common mistakes
- âš Not checking it before signing arras
- âš Not asking the seller to obtain or renew it where required
- âš Assuming the same rules apply across regions; requirements vary by autonomous community, municipality, and property type
What to say at the counter
Does the property have a valid cédula de habitabilidad? (¿Tiene la vivienda cédula de habitabilidad vigente?)
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