Permits & Licenses price guides
Price guides for building permits, planning licenses, and municipal approvals.
Aggregate range based on the published guides in this category.
How these price guides are calculated
Price ranges are based on real renovation quotes from verified professionals. We group similar projects, remove outliers, and update the data as new jobs are completed.
Real quotes and project scope
We review published budgets, common line items, and recurring scope patterns from homeowner projects and professional quotes.
Useful reference ranges
We group comparable jobs, remove clear outliers, and keep the range broad enough to stay realistic before a tailored quote.
Regularly refreshed guidance
As new guides are normalized and more projects are reviewed, the examples and ranges become more complete and representative.
These ranges are indicative. Use them as a starting point before requesting tailored quotes for permits & licenses.
Permits & Licenses price guides with example budgets
Price guides for building permits, planning licenses, and municipal approvals.
Habitability Certificate for Housing: Price and Budgets
Obtaining a habitability certificate is a fairly common procedure and should not pose any problems in most cases. The average price for obtaining one is 110 €. However, the cheapest prices can be around 70 €, while the most expensive are around 180 €.
Activity Licenses: Price and Budgets
For spaces under 300 m², the law allows companies to operate by submitting a declaration of responsibility, which replaces the activity license for conducting business while the municipal procedure is resolved, to expedite the process.
Prices and Budgets for Building Permits
The price of a building permit varies depending on the type of renovation, its scope, and the municipality. In general, building permits including the municipal tax and construction tax represent between 2 and 6% of the Material Execution Budget (PEM).
Prices and Budgets for Obtaining an Opening License
The average cost of opening licenses can be around 1,000 € for low-risk activities and around 2,000 € for other types of activities. However, these amounts can vary depending on the fees applied by each municipality and the characteristics of both the space and the activity.
Processing a Declaration of Responsibility: Price and Budgets
The price of processing a declaration of responsibility will depend on the characteristics of the business activity and the space, as well as professional fees. In general, it can cost between 150 € and 350 €.
All prices shown are indicative ranges based on verified quotes. Detailed ranges become more complete as guides are normalized and published.
More reading about permits & licenses
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Major-works permits for Alicante premises: lessons from the Panoramis case
Execution design, occupancy, common areas, waste and services must match the permit; non-compliant work can ultimately require removal.
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Alicante's initially approved PGE: does it already change your renovation permit?
The PGE has entered regional assessment, but a current renovation must still check the planning rules in force, detailed zoning and its specific permit.
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Asbestos cement in Alicante: planning safe removal in 2026
Spain's 2026-2030 Housing Plan includes removal of asbestos-containing products among eligible works, but delivery requires identification, a registered contractor, waste control and coordinated reinstatement.
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Protected housing in Alicante: what to check before buying and renovating
A checklist for reviewing condition, restrictions, community, services and budget before buying protected or price-capped housing.
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Commercial to residential conversion in Alicante: feasibility in 2026
Before buying or renovating a commercial unit, check whether it can become a home and which technical, planning and community conditions change the budget.
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Post your project once, receive competitive bids from verified professionals, and choose the offer that fits your budget — all with payments safely held in escrow until you're satisfied. Reformia verifies every professional and runs a transparent auction system to keep pricing fair.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay to post a job?
No, posting a project on Reformia is completely free. You only pay when you choose a professional and agree to their bid. The payment is then held in our secure escrow system until the work is completed.
How do bids work?
Once you post your project, verified professionals in your area can submit competitive bids. Each bid includes a price, estimated timeline, and the pro's verified ratings. You can compare all offers side by side before making a decision.
Who handles payments?
All payments are processed through our secure escrow system. When you accept a bid, the funds are held safely until you confirm the job is completed to your satisfaction. This protects both homeowners and professionals.
Is the service available in my city?
Reformia is currently available in over 500 cities across Spain. We're constantly expanding our network. Enter your location when posting a project to see available professionals in your area.
What happens if something goes wrong?
Your personal dashboard keeps every detail in one place — from bids and contracts to messages and payments. If there's a dispute, our mediation team steps in to help resolve it fairly. Your escrow funds are protected until the issue is resolved.