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Who is to blame for Mallorca's space problems: the tourists or the system?

Targeted levies on short-term rentals in Mallorca.

Discusses how earmarked taxes on vacation rentals could support affordable housing and better transport in Mallorca.

Published: September 18, 2026
Who is to blame for Mallorca's space problems: the tourists or the system?

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Should Mallorca introduce levies on short-term rentals to fund housing and transport?

Taxing short-term rentals is discussed as a way to fund affordable housing and transport improvements. The idea favors targeted, earmarked revenues rather than blanket bans, and would need careful design and enforcement.

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