The non-resident property tax in Spain goes by several names: non-resident income tax (IRNR, Impuesto sobre la Renta de no Residentes), imputed rental income (renta imputada), the tax on a second home, or simply "Modelo 210". It applies to people who own a home or plot in Spain without being tax resident there, and who leave it empty or use it only themselves. No rent is received, so it is not a tax on rent. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “IRNR - Non-Resident Property Tax”.
Who it concerns and when
Holiday-home owners, heirs and owners waiting to sell are the usual cases. The tax is based on a deemed income linked to the property's cadastral value (valor catastral). A return is generally filed for each property, each co-owner declares their own share, and it is filed after the tax year ends.
How it usually works in Spain
The owner holds a Spanish tax number (NIE). Modelo 210 is filed with the tax agency (Agencia Tributaria), online or through a representative under a power of attorney, and any tax is paid with it. Rates, thresholds and deadlines change every year, so a lawyer or tax adviser confirms the current ones.
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How a lawyer or tax adviser helps
An English-speaking registered adviser checks whether a return is due, gathers the cadastral and ownership details, files the form and keeps the proof of filing, which suits owners living abroad.
Questions and answers
Do I pay tax if I never rent out my Spanish home?
Generally yes. A non-resident owner is taxed on a deemed income from the property, so a return is usually expected even for an empty home.
Is this the same as IBI?
No. IBI is a municipal tax billed by the town hall. The deemed income on Modelo 210 is a state income tax declared to the tax agency.
Do I need an NIE?
A Spanish tax number is needed to file. See NIE application.
What if I rent the home for part of the year?
The rented and unrented periods are treated differently, so an adviser splits the year and files accordingly.