Valencia creates a municipal agency to mobilize empty homes

The City Council will manage private apartment rentals to offer guarantees to owners and lower prices.

Generic image of a residential building in a Mediterranean city with balconies and natural light.
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Generic image of a residential building in a Mediterranean city with balconies and natural light.

Valencia City Council has launched a municipal rental agency, managed by the public company AUMSA, to facilitate access to housing and mobilize the city's empty apartments.

The new entity will act as an intermediary between owners and tenants. The main goal is to offer legal security and guarantees to landlords, while facilitating access to properties at prices 20% below the current market rate.
The collaboration agreement was signed by the municipal company AUMSA, the Official College of Real Estate Agents of Valencia (COAPIV), and the Association of Real Estate Professionals of Valencia (APIVA). According to the council, this tool aims to avoid complex processes and streamline rental management.
Owners who decide to hand over the management of their property will sign a 7-year contract. In return, AUMSA will assume rent payments during the first week of each month and will handle maintenance and minor repairs for the property.
To identify available housing, the council analyzed water consumption in the city. This analysis revealed a significant number of apartments with no recorded consumption, indicating a larger stock of empty homes than previously perceived.