Habitability certificate
in Barcelona

EFITECNIC's individual customer rate is €149, including VAT and fees, for flats and houses up to 150 m², subject to service terms. For larger properties or non-standard cases, we request preliminary information and prepare a tailored quote.

It includes the technical visit, preparation of the habitability certificate and handling of the second-occupancy application where the home meets the applicable requirements. VAT and fees are included as listed. Payment is made after delivery of supporting documents. Remedial works and additional services required for special cases are not included.

A second-occupancy certificate is valid for 15 years. Under the current regime, first occupancy of a new build is valid for 25 years and first occupancy following rehabilitation for 15. Check your document's expiry date and validity before commissioning a new application.

Catalan regulations require proof of habitability in specified cases involving transfers, rentals and certain utility procedures. Exceptions and specific procedures exist: the property's documentation and use matter. A habitability certificate does not replace any required planning permissions.

Check whether there is a valid certificate and gather the transaction documents. For transfers of existing homes, Decree 141/2012 provides specific cases of express waiver by the buyer: rehabilitation or demolition, non-residential use and, exceptionally, later delivery subject to the stated requirements. These do not apply automatically. Discuss your case and additional documents, such as the energy certificate or asbestos documentation, with the notary.

Renting out a home in Catalonia requires proof of habitability under the applicable regulations. Check that the certificate is valid before signing the tenancy. The energy performance certificate is a separate document and does not replace it.

Use the Generalitat's official lookup service linked on this page. EFITECNIC is not connected to that search and does not automatically obtain its results. If a valid certificate exists and you only need the document, a duplicate may be appropriate instead of a new visit.

First check that the certificate is still valid. The official copy procedure has no fee. If you prefer EFITECNIC to handle the duplicate, our fee is €35, subject to service terms and the documents needed to establish your entitlement. A duplicate does not renew validity or replace an expired certificate.

A new second-occupancy certificate requires a technical check and the documents for the applicable procedure. Requesting a copy of the old one is not enough. If significant changes have been made to the home, we first check whether this or another procedure applies.

The official timescale is 30 working days from receipt of the application with complete documentation. The visit date is not the issue date: the public authority issues the certificate. Requests for information and other issues may affect processing. We do not guarantee issue within 24 or 48 hours.

It must be prepared by a qualified professional under the applicable procedure. At EFITECNIC, José Luis Blázquez Romero, building surveyor and CATEB member no. 14.103, performs the relevant habitability check. The technical certificate supports the application; the public authority issues the official certificate.

We explain any non-compliance found within the visit's scope and any further work or checks that may be needed. We do not issue a favourable certificate where it is not justified or guarantee approval. Any additional works or services are not included in the standard rate.

No. The habitability certificate confirms habitability under the applicable regime; the energy certificate describes the property's energy performance. When you need both documents, you can request them together for €269, saving €29 compared with individual rates.

Yes. The habitability and asbestos certificate bundle costs €279, saving €30. The complete bundle, including the energy certificate, costs €389 and saves €69. The asbestos inspection is visual and non-destructive: it does not include laboratory testing or guarantee the absence of concealed materials.

Specific procedures depend on the property's age. For homes built before 11 August 1984 with no previous certificate, the Generalitat provides for a habitability certificate and declaration of age. For homes built after that date and before 3 November 2012 without a first-occupancy certificate, suitability documentation is required. We review the records before confirming the procedure and quote.