The actions by the Madrid City Council against irregular tourist-use housing intensified in 2025, leading to the closure of 323 properties operating without the required license. This figure represents an increase compared to the 293 homes closed in 2024, according to data from the Activities Agency.
The Agency's management report, to be presented at its Governing Council meeting, details that 1,526 tourist dwellings were inspected last year, nearly triple the 567 inspected in 2024. From these inspections, 1,351 illegal tourist apartments were identified.
Regarding financial penalties, 117 fines were imposed for the implementation and development of a use incompatible with urban planning regulations. The total amount of these sanctions reached 3.5 million euros, comprising one fine of 60,000 euros, seven of 20,000 euros, and 110 of 30,000 euros each, in accordance with the Community of Madrid's Land Law.
“"The action against irregular Tourist Use Dwellings is comprehensive, starting with the cessation of dwellings that do not comply with legality and continuing with the imposition of coercive fines and sanctions, the processing of which has resulted in a high percentage of legality restoration, by ceasing tourist use in the dwellings."
Additionally, 144 coercive fines ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 euros were applied, which have not presented legal issues. The report emphasizes that the objective of these actions is to restore legality and ensure that properties return to residential use.
