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Mid-term rental, done the way it should be.
More profitable. More compliant. Zero hassle.

Stays from 32 days to 11 months under the Spanish Urban Rentals Law. No tourist license, no regulatory risk, compliant with Catalonia's Law 11/2025. The professional way to monetize your apartment when short-term is closing and long-term doesn't pay off.

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★ Definition · Updated May 2026

What is mid-term rental in Barcelona and Madrid?

Mid-term rental is a residential lease of 32 days to 11 months in Spain, regulated by the Urban Rentals Law (LAU) and, in Catalonia, by Law 11/2025. No tourist license required. It is the third path between short-term rental (1–31 nights, requires STR license) and long-term residential (5 years + 3-year extension).

Legal duration
32 days – 11 months
Legal framework
LAU + Law 11/2025 (Catalonia)
Tourist license
Not required
Annual cap (CPI)
No cap · market price
IRPF 60% rebate
No, but expenses deductible
Barcelona STR license expiry
2028 (no renewal)

Sources: Urban Rentals Law (BOE) · Law 11/2025 Catalonia · Barcelona City Council.

What mid-term rental is

Between the tourist stay and the long-term contract
there is a third path.

The perfect model for professionals, students and digital nomads who need more than a month — but don't sign a five-year contract.

Mid-term rental in Barcelona and Madrid covers stays of 32 days to 11 months under the LAU. Verified tenants, written contract, mandatory deposit, end-to-end management by a specialized company. MyRentalHost has managed mid-term rentals since 2011, with 28,000+ guests hosted and Airbnb Superhost recognition six times running.

It is the format that, in 2026, captures the growing mid-term demand in Barcelona and Madrid: corporate relocations, university programs, medical treatments, moves. People who pay well for an apartment that is truly ready to live in.

And most importantly: it stays clear of the regulatory shutdown hitting short-term rentals. Law 11/2025 gives legal certainty to the model.

Tech professionals based in BCN or MAD working remotely. They pay well when connection and setup are solid.
Who is looking for mid-term rental today

The mid-term demand that grows as short-term shuts down.

Solvent, verified tenants with a contract on the table. Not weekend tourism.

Professionals on the move

Relocations, consulting projects, 1- to 11-month corporate housing assignments.

International students

Erasmus, masters, PhDs and business school programs with fixed semester or course duration.

Digital nomads

Tech professionals based in BCN or MAD working remotely. They pay well when connection and setup are solid.

Medical stays

Patients referred to reference hospitals (Vall d'Hebron, Clínic, La Paz) and their companions.

Families in transition

Moves, renovations, waiting for a new build, or searching for permanent housing in the city.

Expats & relocations

People landing in Spain who don't want to sign a 5-year contract yet. Soft landing, deposit, LAU contract.

Honesty before the call

Is mid-term rental right for your apartment?

We'll tell you what kind of owners fit the model — and which would do better with another option.

It fits you if…

  • You own an apartment in a central area of Barcelona or Madrid, well connected by public transit.
  • You want better returns than residential without the regulatory risk of short-term.
  • You're willing to furnish and equip it (or it already is) so it's ready to live in from day one.
  • You don't want to manage viewings, contracts, cleaning, maintenance or tenant support yourself.
  • You care about compliance: LAU, Law 11/2025, proper tax filing, visible contracts.
  • You live outside Spain or simply don't have time — a 100% remote management suits you.

Better choose another option if…

  • Your apartment is in an area without mid-term demand (far suburbs, towns with no university or reference hospital).
  • You want zero rotation and super stable income over 5 years — residential rental fits better.
  • You're not willing to equip the apartment or make a small initial upgrade (furniture, photos, internet).
  • You want to maximize short-term with stays of 2–7 nights — that is tourist rental, not mid-term, and requires an STR license.
  • The apartment is your habitual residence and you'd only rent it 1–2 months a year — mid-term tax treatment doesn't pay off for that use.
Honest comparison

Short-term, mid-term or long-term.
Which suits you?

Quick comparison of the three formats for a typical apartment in a central area of Barcelona or Madrid.

  Short-term (STR) Mid-term · MRH Long-term (5 years)
Contract duration 1–31 nights 32 days–11 months 5 years + 3 ext.
License required Yes (STR · closed in BCN) No No
Relative profitability High (with license) High Medium-low
Annual rent cap N/A No cap · market price 2% (CPI)
Regulatory risk Very high (BCN 2028) Low · Law 11/2025 Low
Squatting risk Low Low High in gaps
60% IRPF rebate No No (but deducts expenses) Yes
Flexibility for you to use it High High None
Maintenance & rotation Every 3–7 days Every 1–3 months Every 4–5 years
Six reasons to choose mid-term rental

More income. Less risk.
Without the restrictions of short-term.

Mid-term rental combines the best of long-term (legality, stability) with the best of short-term (returns, calendar control).

01

More profitable than traditional rental

Returns above long-term, especially in premium areas. And without the 2% annual CPI cap — you set the price by real supply and demand in your area each time a tenant rotates.

02

Total calendar flexibility

You block your apartment when you need it. We prepare it before your arrival and leave it ready. Your apartment stays yours — not tied to a 5-year contract.

03

Continuous maintenance

Rotation every 1–3 months with weekly cleanings included. Your apartment stays in optimal condition — not "returned" in poor shape as happens after 4 years of long-term.

04

None of the long-term problems

No endless unpaid rents. No squatting risk: property occupied by verified tenants with a visible contract closes the door to opportunistic squatters.

05

100% legal · no tourist license

No need for STR license. No need to notify the building community. Compliant with the LAU and Catalonia's new Law 11/2025.

06

Stable demand year-round

BCN and MAD concentrate a growing volume of international professionals, nomads and students. Demand doesn't depend on weekend tourism.

Updated legal status

The regulation, clearly.
No fine print.

This is what applies today in each city, with current legislation and the changes coming.

Barcelona

Catalonia — Law 11/2025

Mid-term rentals of 32 days to 11 months do not require a tourist license and are governed by the LAU. The new Law 11/2025 specifically regulates this format, differentiating it from residential and short-term and giving legal certainty to owners.

Tourist licenses in Catalonia expire in 2028 and the City Council has announced they will not be renewed. Many owners are pivoting to mid-term precisely to maintain returns without the uncertainty of short-term.

No STR license
Madrid

Madrid region — LAU

Mid-term rentals of more than 31 days do not require special licenses. They fall under the general urban rental framework (LAU) and are compatible with residential use of the building.

Demand has surged thanks to the mix of international professionals on temporary projects, students at major university campuses, and patients referred to reference hospitals.

Stable LAU framework
How we do it at MyRentalHost

Transparency and legal compliance,
really.

It's not just managing your apartment — it's protecting you legally, filing taxes correctly, and choosing the right tenant.

We comply with <em>current regulation</em>, kept up to date.

We comply with current regulation, kept up to date.

We only manage properties that meet the legal requirements in Catalonia and Madrid. Our team stays current on every regulatory change:

  • Catalonia's Law 11/2025 (seasonal rental)
  • LAU amendments and regional regulation
  • Closing of BCN tourist licenses 2028
  • Guest registry obligations and tax reporting
<em>Rigorous</em> tenant selection.

Rigorous tenant selection.

Identity verification, solvency check and work or academic references. None of the "first interested party that shows up."

  • Professionals on temporary projects with contract on file
  • International students in recognized programs
  • Patients or companions in medical treatments
  • People relocating with a clear destination

All formalized: written contract, deposit, correct tax filing.

<em>Total</em> transparency in management.

Total transparency in management.

Clear information on contract terms and duration, obligations and rights of both parties, payment management with invoicing and no hidden costs.

  • Owner dashboard in real time
  • Cleaning, maintenance and 24/7 tenant support
  • Owner payment on a fixed date each month
  • No multi-year lock-in — exit with 30 days notice
Owners who chose mid-term

What people say who took the step.

Three stories of owners who chose mid-term rental with MyRentalHost — out of foresight, stability or flexibility.

My tourist licence is still active, but with 2028 around the corner I wanted a real plan B, not just a hunch. With MRH I tried mid-term rental in one of my flats: real numbers on the table and contracts in order. Now I know exactly what I'll do if it ever expires.

MR
Mario R.Apt. 2D · Eixample, Barcelona

I live in London and my apartment in Madrid had been frozen on a CPI-capped long-term contract for 8 years. We moved to mid-term with MRH, rent went up 35% effortlessly, and most importantly, I no longer have to keep an eye on anything.

AC
Ana C.Non-resident owner · Chamberí, Madrid

I inherited the apartment from my father and didn't know what to do. I didn't want to tie myself to a 5-year rental in case I wanted to sell, and short-term scared me legally. Mid-term gave me the returns and flexibility I needed.

JS
Joan S.Heir · Gràcia, Barcelona
Frequently asked questions

What we get asked
before we start.

If your question isn't here, call us at +34 931 65 10 10 and we'll answer live.

What exactly is mid-term rental?

It is a type of lease that allows you to rent your property for short periods, from 32 days to 11 months. It is governed by the Urban Rentals Law (LAU) and, in Catalonia, by the new Law 11/2025. It is not tourist rental — it is a third path between short-term (1–31 nights, requires STR license) and long-term residential (5 years + 3-year mandatory extension).

What are the advantages over traditional rental?

Flexibility: you adjust contract duration without tying yourself to 5 years.

Profitability: income higher than residential in premium BCN and MAD areas, without the 2% annual CPI cap.

Maintenance: rotation every 1–3 months with weekly cleaning — your apartment always in optimal condition.

No squatting: a property occupied with a visible contract eliminates squatter risk.

What legal and tax requirements does it have?

No tourist license required. It must only comply with the LAU and, in Catalonia, with Law 11/2025. No building community authorization needed.

Income is fully declared in IRPF — without the 60% rebate that applies to habitual-residence rental. That said: all expenses (maintenance, cleaning, management fees, utilities) are deductible. We advise on specific tax treatment before signing.

What conditions should my property have?
  • Fully furnished and ready to live in from day one.
  • Good general condition.
  • Basic services: electricity, gas, water and good internet connection (key for nomads and professionals).
  • Dedicated workspace — desk or similar area.
  • Adequate storage (closets, luggage space).
  • Complete household equipment: kitchen, washer, household items.

If your apartment doesn't meet all points, we help with the upgrade during onboarding — professional photography, furniture, installations.

What kind of tenants does it attract?
  • International students (Erasmus, masters, PhDs).
  • Professionals on work mobility.
  • Digital nomads based in BCN or MAD.
  • Families in transition (moves, renovations, waiting for permanent housing).
  • Patients under treatment and their companions.
  • Healthcare professionals and visiting teaching staff.
Tax differences vs. habitual-residence rental?

Habitual residence: 60% rebate on net yield in IRPF. Stable tax framework under the LAU.

Mid-term: no 60% rebate. But all expenses tied to the activity (maintenance, cleaning, management, utilities during gaps) are deductible. And freedom to set rent without the 2% cap.

Net balance usually favors mid-term in well-managed, well-located apartments — but we calculate it with your numbers before any commitment.

How do I get started with MyRentalHost?

Three steps:

  1. 20-minute call to understand your apartment and give you an income estimate with data from your area.
  2. On-site visit and analysis — our Home Checker delivers an optimization plan and forecast.
  3. Onboarding in 7–10 days — photography, platforms, contracts, smart lock. First tenant booking within weeks.

No multi-year lock-in. Minimum 3 months, exit with 30 days notice, no penalties.

I live outside Spain — can I still use this?

Yes — it's one of our most common profiles. We manage everything remotely: digital signature, online contracts, automatic transfers to your foreign account. We advise on non-resident tax treatment (Modelo 210 IRNR). You don't need to set foot in Spain.

How much can your apartment generate
on mid-term rental?

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