Barcelona to Ban Short-Term Rentals by 2028
The city aims to address housing affordability by eliminating tourist apartment licenses, impacting over 10,000 properties.
Overview
- Mayor Jaume Collboni cites housing crisis as a primary reason for the ban.
- Tourism has driven up rental costs by 68% over the past decade.
- The ban will convert tourist rentals back to residential properties.
- Similar measures have been adopted in cities like London, Dublin, and Paris.
- Critics argue the ban may lead to a boom in hotel construction.