Are you going to renovate your home? Know the permissions you need

1. Are you Going to Renovate your Home? Know the Permissions you Need Facing a housing reform involves a planning effort that goes beyond choosing the right staff. In some cases, it requires compliance with administrative procedures and payment of fees that will make the budget more expensive. It will depend on the size of the work and the elements of the house that are affected. These matters are the responsibility of the town councils, which, if applicable, must receive the documentation and collect their taxes . This means that the costs depend on each municipality, although there are no great variations. We have prepared a guide so that anyone who undertakes a reform knows what to expect, depending on the type of

2. work. Interior finishes and installations Change of plumbing and electrical installation, floors, tiling, and interior coatings. It is the most common and simple reform. ● You do not need a municipal permit. ● Fees are not paid, although it is likely that you will need to place a rubble container on the street and, in this case, you will have to pay a tax for the occupation of public roads. The amount will depend on the street in question –those in the center and shopping areas are more expensive– and the space it occupies. Indicative cost: between one and five euros per day.

3. Change in the distribution of the house Join the kitchen to the living room, throw partitions to extend rooms, and create a new room from the terrace. ● You need a municipal permit. To obtain it, you will have to fill out some forms and present a description of the reform, with a plan of the modification and a budget. ● The supervision of a collegiate technician is not required. ● You will pay two rates for sure, and two other probable ones: ● For the provision of urban services. That is a payment for the procedures that the city council has to carry out (paperwork). In London, it is usually 287.70 euros if the surface of the house does not exceed 500 m2. ● Construction, Installations, and Works Tax (ICIO). 4% of the budget. ● Fee for the installation of a rubble container (if applicable). ● For the placement of fences or scaffolding (if used). The cost will also depend on the street. For its placement, it will be necessary to present documentation that guarantees the supervision of a technician (it can be the site manager). Modification of the structure of the house This is a profound work that affects the original design and construction. ● You need a municipal permit. The same procedures are seen previously. ● In addition, you need the supervision of a collegiate technician (architect or engineer) to present and sign the project. Reforms that involve modifying community elements These are the works that affect the facades of buildings, including terraces and balconies and, therefore, the aesthetics and structure.

4. ● You need a municipal permit. To the documentation already seen, location plans and photographs are added. ● It does not require the supervision of a collegiate technician. ● You need the authorization of the community of owners. Extension of the surface of the house Build a garage or a storage room, add an attic, and new enclosures. ● You need a municipal permit. The same procedures are seen previously. ● You need the supervision of a collegiate technician. ● Tax payment: ○ For the provision of urban services: in London, 242.75 euros up to 25 m2. From there, 161.90 euros for every 50 m2 or fraction. ○ Fee for verifying the correct execution of the work: 206.55 euros for surfaces that do not exceed 500 m2. ○ Construction, Installations, and Works Tax (ICIO). 4% of the budget. ○ For the installation of a rubble container. ○ Fee for the placement of fences or scaffolding. Conservation of community facilities and roofs Reforms of elements that are within your property but that affect the entire community, such as penthouse terraces that serve as roofs at the same time. ● You need a municipal permit. ● The supervision of a collegiate technician is not required.