What is IBI tax in Spain?

IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) is Spain's annual local property tax, similar to council tax in the UK. It is calculated as a percentage of your property's cadastral value. Rates vary by municipality, typically between 0.4% and 1.1% of cadastral value.

What is Modelo 210 and who has to pay it?

Modelo 210 is the non-resident income tax return. If you own property in Spain but are not a Spanish tax resident, you must declare imputed rental income each year even if you don't rent the property out. The rate is 19% for EU/EEA residents and 24% for non-EU residents. The imputed income base is 1.1% or 2% of cadastral value, depending on whether your municipality's cadastral values have been revised. This calculator uses 1.1% (the more common rate for recently revised areas).

How much are community fees in Spain?

Community fees vary widely. A basic apartment might pay EUR50-EUR100 per month. Villa/townhouse community fees vary widely, from EUR150/month for basic communities to EUR500+/month for luxury gated developments with pools, gardens, and security. Detached properties outside a community typically have no community fees.

Do I need home insurance in Spain?

Home insurance isn't generally mandatory, but mortgages typically require property damage insurance.

How accurate are the IBI estimates in this tool?

Cadastral value is set by Catastro and is typically below market value (often 30-60% depending on municipality and last valuation). If you know your cadastral value from your IBI bill, use that for a more accurate estimate.

Does this tool cover Portugal?

Not yet. This tool currently covers Spain only. A Portugal property cost calculator is on our roadmap.

How often is this tool updated?

Our team reviews all tool data monthly to ensure tax rates and calculations reflect current legislation.

What Your Property Really Costs

Buying is one number. Keeping it is another. Answer a few questions and see what your place in Spain costs to run each year.

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How it works

Buying property in Spain is one thing. Understanding what it costs to own it every year is another. Many owners budget 1%-3% of property value per year for running costs (excluding mortgage), but this varies widely by municipality, building fees, and property condition. For a EUR300,000 property, that may mean roughly EUR3,000-EUR9,000 per year before any mortgage payments. This tool breaks down every recurring cost: local property tax (IBI), non-resident income tax (Modelo 210), community fees, insurance, maintenance, and utilities. All calculations run in your browser. We do not store your inputs or share your data.

IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles), Spain's annual local property tax, set by each municipality based on cadastral value
Modelo 210, non-resident income tax on imputed rental income, applicable if you are not a Spanish tax resident; this calculator uses the 1.1% imputed income base commonly used in recently revised areas
Community fees, monthly charges for shared building or urbanisation maintenance
Home insurance. Home insurance isn't generally mandatory, but mortgages typically require property damage insurance
Optional reserve (recommended), an estimated annual allowance for repairs, shown separately and not included in the running total
Utilities, electricity, water, gas, and internet standing charges; costs vary significantly by usage and municipality, and even second homes have fixed charges. Gas estimates assume minimal usage, so winter heating can increase costs significantly.
Break-even rental analysis, estimates the nightly rate needed to cover your annual costs

FAQ

Tool data reviewed monthly. Last verified March 2026. Tax rates and requirements may change. Always confirm with a licensed tax advisor or gestor.

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