What IBI actually is
Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles — the Spanish municipal property tax, equivalent to UK council tax or French taxe foncière. It is owed by whoever owns the property on 1 January each year, regardless of residency.
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| Town | Rate (urban) | Typical bill (300k catastral value) |
|---|---|---|
| Marbella | 0.661% | €1,983/yr |
| Estepona | 0.65% | €1,950/yr |
| Mijas | 0.692% | €2,076/yr |
| Benahavís | 0.51% | €1,530/yr |
| Sotogrande (San Roque) | 0.673% | €2,019/yr |
The catastral trap
Your bill is based on valor catastral, not market value. Catastral is typically 40–60% of market price, but a 2022 revision pushed many Marbella properties up 30–40%. Always check the latest catastral value at closing.
Pair this with our Modelo 210 guide for the full non-resident tax picture.
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- Marbella guide6,800 €/sqm · +9.2% YoY
- Estepona guide4,900 €/sqm · +11.7% YoY
- Benahavís guide8,200 €/sqm · +6.8% YoY
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