Overview

• The 'five locks' regulation, approved on April 30, caps tourist apartments at 2% per block and 8% per district, replacing earlier, less restrictive limits.
• The PP–Vox government claims to have tripled inspections and closed 1,500 illegal tourist apartments since taking office.
• Opposition parties PSPV–PSOE and Compromís argue the new rules could still allow 5,500 additional tourist apartments, exacerbating housing pressures.
• Critics highlight loopholes, including exemptions for tertiary-use land permitting new hotels and an 11-day short-term rental allowance under a regional decree.
• The regulation is now open for public consultation, sparking debate over its effectiveness in balancing tourism growth with residential needs.