Collboni maintains Barcelona will eliminate all tourist flats in 2028

Jaume Collboni has repeated that Barcelona is maintaining its aim of eliminating all tourist flats in the city from 2028. The mayor argued that the housing crisis requires a change to the current rules and a stronger priority for residential use over tourist accommodation.

Tourist flats operate with licences and are subject to municipal and regional regulation. In cities with heavy tourist pressure, these homes have faced restrictions because they compete for space with residential rentals and can affect the supply available in certain neighbourhoods.

For owners with tourist accommodation, the announcement keeps a horizon of regulatory uncertainty and makes it important to follow rule changes closely. For tenants and residents, a reduction in these uses could increase the number of homes available for ordinary residence, although the real effect will depend on implementation and market behaviour.