Update of reference price index for residential rentals 2026
20 Apr 2026
Effective: 16 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Property owners and tenants of rental housing, especially in tight market areas
Summary
Official price reference indices for urban lease contracts are updated. These indices serve as a limit or reference for the updating of rental prices.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The State Secretariat for Housing updates the system of reference price indices applicable to urban lease contracts in accordance with article 17.7 of the LAU. These indices are determinant for setting or limiting rents in areas of tight residential market, where the rental price cannot exceed the reference index. The …
Full official title
Resolución de 16 de abril de 2026, de la Secretaría de Estado de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana, por la que se actualiza la determinación del sistema de índices de precios de referencia a los efectos de lo establecido en el artículo 17.7 de la Ley 29/1994, de 24 de noviembre, de Arrendamientos Urbanos.