The Policía Local de Eivissa and the Consell d’Eivissa have discussed 12 September 2026 reported three holiday apartments in Eivissa suspected of operating without authorisation. This was announced by the Ajuntament d’Eivissa The proceedings were opened following local inspections prompted by complaints about noise and the commercial use of residential property.
According to the town council and the Consell d’Eivissa the measures are part of ongoing monitoring of tourist accommodation in the municipality. The aim is to curb unauthorised short-term lets in residential buildings. The authorities point out that Misuse of residential property could disturb the peace of local residents and place further pressure on the local housing market. The rule is that only accommodation with a valid tourist registration number may legally be rented to holidaymakers.
The latest reports are part of a series of stepped-up inspections in recent months. The town council had repeatedly announced additional inspections and opened several proceedings against suspected illegal listings. In early September 2026, Ajuntament d’Eivissa had already reported further complaints and ongoing checks on several properties following tips from the public.
The legal basis for the measures is the urban planning regulations of the Balearic Islands. Fines may be imposed where an unauthorised change from residential to tourist use is found. Ajuntament d’Eivissa recently said it had imposed substantial fines in comparable cases; some penalties reached six figures. No details were initially provided about specific fines in the cases now reported, and investigations are ongoing.
The town council announced that it would continue working with the Consell d’Eivissa and, where appropriate, consider removing unauthorised listings from commercial booking platforms. Owners who have been reported may make representations and submit evidence during the administrative proceedings. Whether there are any further criminal or civil consequences will depend on the outcome of the checks.
The three reports of 12 September 2026 are therefore part of an ongoing municipal enforcement strategy against illegal holiday lets in Eivissa. The authorities also stress that the regular, legally permitted market for tourist accommodation can continue to operate, provided the rules of the Balearic Islands and the municipality are observed and each apartment displays the required tourist registration number .
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).