Habitability certificate (cédula) in Barcelona
To sell, rent or connect utilities. I visit the property, sign the certificate and process the cédula for you. €130 + VAT, official fees included.
What is the habitability certificate (cédula)
The habitability certificate (cédula de habitabilidad) is the document that proves a home meets the minimum habitability conditions: floor area, layout, ventilation and natural light, basic installations and safety. In Catalonia it is issued by the Generalitat, based on a certificate from a competent technician who visits and checks the property.
What it is for and when you need it
- Selling: the buyer and the notary usually ask for it to complete the sale.
- Renting: the owner must be able to prove the home is habitable.
- Utilities: suppliers ask for it to connect or change the holder of water, electricity and gas contracts.
- Once expired: if the certificate has expired, it must be renewed before the transaction.
Indicative validity. As a general rule, the second-occupancy cédula lasts 15 years and the first-occupancy one 25 years. Regulations may change: I will confirm the case of your property when I review it.
What my service includes
- Visit to the property and check of habitability conditions
- Measurement of floor areas and cross-check with existing documents
- Technical certificate signed by a licensed building surveyor
- Processing of the cédula and payment of official fees
- Everything delivered digitally
Price
€130 + VAT for homes up to 150 m², with official fees included according to the current fee schedule. If you need it together with other documents, you save with the packs: habitability + energy certificate €240 + VAT, habitability + asbestos certificate €240 + VAT and all three €320 + VAT.
How the process works
- You message me with the address, approximate square metres and year of construction.
- I confirm the quote and we agree a visit date.
- I visit the property and review the documents.
- I process the cédula and hand over the document.
Documents worth having ready
Title deed or land registry extract, property tax (IBI) receipt and, if you have them, floor plans, the previous cédula or the final works certificate. If anything is missing, I will explain how to get it.
Frequently asked questions
Is the habitability certificate required to sell or rent?
In Catalonia the habitability certificate is the document that proves a home meets the minimum conditions to live in it, and it is requested when selling or renting. It is also required to connect or change the holder of water, electricity and gas supplies.
How long does the cédula last?
As a general rule, the second-occupancy cédula is valid for 15 years and the first-occupancy one for 25 years. If yours has expired or you cannot find it, it must be renewed. I will confirm your specific case after seeing your property's documents.
What is checked during the visit?
Usable floor areas, layout, ceiling heights, ventilation and natural light, condition of basic installations, and that the property matches what appears in the documents. If something does not comply, I will explain it before processing anything.
What documents do I need to give you?
The title deed or land registry extract, an IBI receipt and, if you have them, floor plans, the previous cédula or the final works certificate. If something is missing, I will tell you how to get it.
Are the fees included?
Yes, the €130 + VAT price includes the official fees according to the current fee schedule, for homes up to 150 m².
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