The IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) is a council tax used to fund public services provided by the local authorities, such as the maintenance and cleaning of urban areas, local police and emergency services, public transport, social services, and local administration.
It is calculated based on the cadastral valueThe cadastral value of a property is the administrative valuation assigned by the Land Registry (Catastro) to every property in Spain. It is often lower than the market value, as it is primarily used ... More of the property, and every property owner in Spain is required to pay it.
You can check the amount of IBI payable through the online portal of the Land RegistryThe Catastro is a public registry that records all real estate properties in Spain (homes, commercial premises, plots, etc.). It contains detailed information about each property, including the cadast... More (CatastroThe Catastro is a public registry that records all real estate properties in Spain (homes, commercial premises, plots, etc.). It contains detailed information about each property, including the cadast... More) or at your local council’s tax office.
