Is the NRA still required in Spain?

No. The NRA is no longer required. Spain's Supreme Court has permanently struck down the national registration requirement. Regional tourist licence numbers continue to apply as before. It remains to be seen whether new regulations will be introduced in this area, and Holidu is monitoring the situation.

On 21 May 2026, Spain's Supreme Court announced the annulment of Royal Decree 1312/2024, the national decree that created the NRA (Número de Registro de Alquiler) system and the Ventanilla Única Digital de Arrendamientos.

This is one of the most significant changes to Spain's short-term rental regulatory landscape in recent years. Below is an explanation of what happened, why, and what it means for you.

What did the Supreme Court decide?

The Supreme Court ruled that the Spanish central government overstepped its constitutional powers when it created a national short-term rental registry through Royal Decree 1312/2024.

In Spain's constitutional framework, tourism and housing are exclusive competences of the Autonomous Communities (regions), not the central government. The decree attempted to anchor itself in national competences such as civil registries, equality conditions, economic planning and statistics. The Court concluded that none of these justifications held up for creating a mandatory national rental registration system.

What has been annulled and what remains in force?

The annulment removes the national NRA requirement, while several other obligations continue to apply.

Annulled (no longer legally valid)

• The national NRA (Número de Registro de Alquiler) as a mandatory requirement
• The obligation to obtain a registration number through the Spanish Property Registry (College of Registrars)
• The requirement to display an NRA number to legally advertise on rental platforms
• The legal basis for penalising hosts or removing listings solely for not having an NRA

Still in force

• The Ventanilla Única Digital de Arrendamientos platform (the national data coordination gateway remains operational)
• The obligation for online rental platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, Holidu, etc.) to transmit data about their listings. This flows directly from the EU Regulation.
• The transmission of rental data for statistical purposes to Spain's National Statistics Institute and Eurostat

What does this mean for hosts?

Is my regional tourist licence still required?

Yes. The annulment of the NRA does not remove any regional obligations. Your regional registration and tourist licence is still fully valid, still required, and nothing has changed in how it works. It remains the essential document.

In Andalusia, this means continuing to register your property with the Registro de Turismo de Andalucía as a Vivienda con Fines Turísticos or, where applicable, a Vivienda Turística de Alojamiento Rural.

Every Autonomous Community has its own rules. Regardless of the NRA ruling, those regional requirements remain fully in effect.

Do I still need to obtain an NRA?

No. The national registration requirement has been permanently struck down. If you have been in the process of obtaining an NRA and have not yet completed it, you do not need to continue. There is no legal obligation to obtain a national registration number through the Property Registry.

What should I do if I already have an NRA?

No action is required. Your existing NRA can remain saved in your Holidu account, and keeping it there does no harm. Holidu will update its platform requirements to reflect the ruling in due course.

What if my listing was penalised or removed for not having an NRA?

The legal basis for penalties or listing removals issued solely due to a missing NRA may now be invalid. If you received a sanctioning notice or had a listing taken down on these grounds, it is worth reviewing that file with a legal professional.

What if I have a pending NRA application or an appeal at the Property Registry?

The Supreme Court ruling significantly strengthens the position of pending appeals and applications that were denied or suspended. Consult a legal professional about your specific situation.

Are seasonal rentals affected?

Yes. The NRA decree had extended its registration requirement to seasonal lettings as well, blurring the line between tourist and residential short-term use. With the annulment, seasonal rentals will continue to be governed by the Spanish Urban Leases Act as before.

What has not changed?

This ruling is not a reason to relax compliance with Spain's rental regulations. The broader regulatory framework remains fully in place:

• Regional tourist licences, which are still required in every Autonomous Community
• Municipal regulations and urban planning rules, which still apply
• Community-of-owners decisions, which are still binding (Article 17.12 of the Horizontal Property Act)
• Tax obligations, which are still fully in force, including DAC7 data sharing requirements
• Guest registration with local police, which is still required
• Platform data transmission obligations. Airbnb, Booking, Holidu and all other platforms still operate under EU data-sharing obligations.

What should I do with Holidu's NRA field right now?

The NRA is no longer a legal requirement. Holidu's NRA field remains in the system for hosts who already have a number, but it is not mandatory. Use the table below to see what to do based on your situation.

Your situation	What to do
You have a valid NRA and it is already saved in Holidu	No action needed. You can leave it as is.
You have an NRA but haven't added it to Holidu yet	No action needed. It is no longer required.
You were in the process of applying for an NRA	You can stop the application. The requirement has been permanently struck down.
You never had an NRA and your property was flagged	The legal basis for NRA-related enforcement has been removed. Your regional tourist licence is what matters.