Denia's Urgent Decision on Tourist Housing Management

Denia's Tourist Housing Certificate Suspension

The Denia City Council plans to vote on a proposal that aims to introduce a one-year moratorium on the issuance of compatibility certificates for tourist housing in the urban center. This measure will apply only to residences located in Denia's urban nucleus and will not affect areas such as Las Marinas, Las Rotas, and Montgó.

Context and Reasons for the Proposal

• Maria Josep Ripoll, Territorio Councilor, has cited a study from the University of Alicante highlighting concerns in the tourist housing sector.
• The study recommends several measures to be evaluated before final decisions are made.
• Ripoll notes the potential risks posed to local commerce by the new Valencian Community decree that facilitates the conversion of commercial spaces into tourist rentals.
• Currently, there are around 5,000 tourist properties in Denia, mainly in areas like Las Marinas and Las Rotas, leading to significant neighborhood tensions.

The Future of Denia's Urban Development

Ripoll emphasizes the necessity to reflect on the future tourism model for Denia, relating it to the ongoing development of a detailed General Plan for the urban area.

In September, the City Council will present the study results on tourist housing to stakeholders and the public and will begin formulating regulatory measures for the sector.