Politics · Spain · 2 days ago
Spain updates rent calculator to show maximum increases under new decree
Spain’s Housing Ministry has updated an online calculator so tenants can check how much their rent may rise at its next annual review.
A housing decree that took effect on October 8 sets temporary limits on rent updates across Spain.
The limits apply to housing contracts due for an annual update from now until December 31, 2027.
If a tenant’s rent is above the state reference limit for their area, it must stay unchanged.
If the rent is at or below that limit, the landlord may apply the increase agreed in the contract, but it cannot exceed 2%.
The calculator uses the contract details entered by the user, and the ministry says its results are for information and support.
The decree still needs to be approved by the parliamentary body that handles business when Congress is not in session.
Spain’s Housing Ministry has updated an online rent calculator to reflect new limits on annual rent increases.
Under the decree, rent must remain frozen if it exceeds the area’s Serpavi reference limit; otherwise, a contractually agreed increase can be applied up to 2%.
The limits apply to housing contracts due for an annual review from the measure’s entry into force through 31 December 2027.
The decree took effect on 8 October 2026 but still requires approval by Congress’s Permanent Deputation.
- Who
- Spain’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda updated the calculator for tenants and landlords.
- What
- The calculator estimates rent updates under a new limit: rents above the local Serpavi threshold are frozen, while other increases are capped at 2%.
- When
- The decree took effect on 8 October 2026. The limits apply through 31 December 2027.
- Where
- Spain.
- Why
- To help tenants calculate their rent update under the decree’s extraordinary limits on annual increases.
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informational and support purposes
The decree was published in Spain’s Official State Gazette, according to El Mundo.
The decree took effect.
The Housing Ministry’s rent calculator was reported as updated to include the new limits.
- Maximum increase
- 2%
- Rent above Serpavi limit
- Frozen
- Limit period ends
- 31 December 2027
- Decree took effect
- 8 October 2026
- Calculator
- Spain’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda
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