Overview

• The Catalan government and Comuns agreed to delay the tourist tax hike until October, allocating €60 million in foregone revenue to housing and local funding.
• The pact includes creating a registry of large property owners within three months and increasing inspections to enforce compliance with tourist apartment taxes.
• A new barrios plan will launch between June and July, aiming to improve 20 municipalities annually under Catalonia's housing initiatives.
• Santiago de Compostela's council approved a tourist tax ordinance, charging €1–2.5 per night for up to five nights, with 80% of revenue allocated to city improvements.
• Concerns over Santiago's capacity to implement the tax have been raised, as municipal treasury officials warn of insufficient staffing for enforcement.