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Palma Wants to Stop New Holiday Rentals — A Reality Check
How Palma Could Better Balance Tourism and Housing
Experts point to transparency, inspections and housing incentives as key steps for Palma.
Published: April 22, 2026
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What measures could help Palma balance tourism and housing better?
Possible steps include a public register of licence numbers, more inspection staff, and incentives for owners who switch to long-term renting. Support for affordable housing and coordination with nearby municipalities could also help. The strongest approach is usually a mix of transparency, enforcement and housing policy rather than a single ban.
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1FAQ
Will Palma stop issuing new holiday rental licences?
Palma wants to block new holiday rental licences, while existing ones remain valid.
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2FAQ
Does a ban on new holiday rentals in Palma solve the housing problem?
It may slow growth, but it does not automatically fix Palma’s housing pressure.
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3FAQ
How many legal holiday apartments are there in Palma?
Palma has 639 legally registered holiday apartments in single-family houses.
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4FAQ
Are holiday rentals allowed in apartment buildings in Palma?
Holiday rentals in multi-family buildings are already banned in Palma.
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5FAQ
What happens if a holiday rental licence in Palma expires?
Expired or deregistered licences would not be renewed.
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6FAQ
How serious is enforcement of illegal holiday rentals in Palma?
Without inspections, a ban on paper may not change much.
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7FAQ
What could happen to other neighbourhoods if Palma blocks new holiday rentals?
Yes, the pressure could shift to other areas if demand remains strong.
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