The spokesperson for the Municipal Socialist Group of Cordoba City Hall, Antonio Hurtadoannounced that his group would present a total of 11 allegations in the file of tax ordinances for 2026, which will be debated and approved at the next ordinary plenary session.
In a note published by the party, Hurtado highlighted the proposal that envisages a IBI supplement for the vunoccupied houses. In this sense, properties that have been empty for two years and whose owner has more than four properties they would have an extra 50% of ICI.
This surcharge would amount to 100% If the accommodation has been unoccupied for three years and 150% if the owner owns at least four residential properties throughout the national territory, including two empty ones in the same area.
According to Hurtado, this tax measure could increase supply rental housing and contribute to the reduction of rental prices.
More than 17,000 empty homes
The socialist spokesperson indicated that there is in Cordoba a 11.5% of empty homeswhich represents approximately 17,600 propertiesand considers that a stronger tax burden would encourage owners to rent them.
Another allegation concerns the 50% off ICIO for the installation of points of electric vehicle charging. Hurtado explained that, according to the municipal government’s proposal, this bonus is limited to housing already built, excluding new promotionswhich are required by regulations to pre-install charging stations. The Socialist Group calls for the bonus to be applied to all work incorporating charging stations, including new developments, even if the the investment is less.
Compared to the bonus of up to 20% of the investment in IAE for companies that implement self-production of energyHurtado considers this a hidden subsidy that could not be financed by tax cuts on the tax rate.
The socialist spokesperson also questioned the price reductions for works or activities for professional associations, specifying that they are only justified if processed files increaseand not as a cost reduction, which would be appropriate.
Finally, Hurtado referred to the report on fiscal stability and financial sustainability of the 2026 budget project, emphasizing that this would not respect the spending rule. The expected change in calculable spending for 2026 is 29.21%, above the benchmark rate of 3.3%, partly due to changes in tax ordinances. According to the spokesperson, this would require the preparation of a economic and financial plan to correct said non-compliance.
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