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Building works at home in Málaga: declaración responsable or licence

In Málaga most works on existing, legal buildings (refurbishments, minor works) are done by filing a sworn statement of works (declaración responsable) with the Urban Planning department; protected or irregular buildings need a licence.

Who: Any person or company planning works on a property in the municipality of Málaga.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Hacer obras en casa en Málaga: declaración responsable o licencia).

Checked against the official pages on 15 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
Urban planning fee (Tax Bylaw no. 15): for example, €50.00 for an interior refurbishment that does not change the layout, or €7.50/m² (minimum €120.00) if it does; plus the construction tax (ICIO), 3.8 % of the cost of the works.

What you need

  • Official form for the declaración responsable of works and/or change of use
  • Technical report (description, plans, budget and photos) or technical project, depending on the works, with the professional registration certificate of whoever signs it
  • Receipt for the urban planning fee
  • Depending on the case: Land Registry note, reports from EMASA or Parks and Gardens, Culture authorisation (protected areas)

Step by step, online

  1. 1Check the official list to see whether your works need a declaración responsable, a licence or nothing (article 19 of the bylaw)
  2. 2Pay the fee self-assessment
  3. 3File the declaración responsable with the documents on the Sede Electrónica

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Book an appointment with the Urban Planning department at citaprevia.malaga.eu if you have questions
  2. 2Hand in the declaration at an OMAC office or the General Registry
Declaración responsable of works and/or change of use (Sede Electrónica)Book an appointmentor call 951 92 60 10 / 010

Where

  • Málaga City Council General Registry

    Avenida Cervantes, 4, 29016 Málaga

    951 926 010

  • Municipal Citizen Service Offices (OMAC)

    951 926 010

With a declaración responsable you can start the works as soon as you file it complete; if the building is protected or in an archaeological zone, you need a licence (or a prior favourable planning report).

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Building works at home in Málaga: declaración responsable or licence”?

According to the official information: Official form for the declaración responsable of works and/or change of use; Technical report (description, plans, budget and photos) or technical project, depending on the works, with the professional registration certificate of whoever signs it; Receipt for the urban planning fee and Depending on the case: Land Registry note, reports from EMASA or Parks and Gardens, Culture authorisation (protected areas).

How much does “Building works at home in Málaga: declaración responsable or licence” cost?

According to the official page: Urban planning fee (Tax Bylaw no. 15): for example, €50.00 for an interior refurbishment that does not change the layout, or €7.50/m² (minimum €120.00) if it does; plus the construction tax (ICIO), 3.8 % of the cost of the works.

Where is it done?

It is done online or in person; it is handled by Málaga City Council (Ayuntamiento de Málaga). Online, on its official website or e-office. In person: Málaga City Council General Registry (Avenida Cervantes, 4, 29016 Málaga); Municipal Citizen Service Offices (OMAC).

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for in-person service: book it on the official appointment website or by calling 951 92 60 10 / 010.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: Any person or company planning works on a property in the municipality of Málaga.

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