How to find your cadastral value

What is the cadastral value?

The valor catastral (cadastral value) is the official valuation of your property assigned by the Spanish land registry (Catastro). It's used to calculate your imputed income tax. It is NOT the market value — it's usually much lower.

Where to find it

The easiest place is your IBI receipt (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) — the annual property tax bill from your local council. Look for these terms:

• Valor catastral — the cadastral value (the number we need)
• Referencia catastral — the cadastral reference number (20-character code identifying your property)
• Valor catastral del suelo — land value (part of the total)
• Valor catastral de construcción — construction value (part of the total)

We need the total valor catastral, which is the sum of suelo + construcción.

What if I pay IBI by direct debit?

If you pay IBI by direct debit and never receive a paper receipt, you may not have a recent copy. In that case:

• Contact your town hall (Ayuntamiento) — ask for a copy of your IBI receipt or a certificate showing your cadastral value.
• Check SUMA (if in Alicante province) — the provincial tax collection agency. You may be able to access your IBI details online.
• Check your property deed — the escritura sometimes includes the cadastral reference, though the value may be outdated.

Why does the year of the last revision matter?

The imputation rate depends on when your municipality last revised its cadastral values:

• If revised in the last 10 years: the imputation rate is 1.1%
• If not revised in the last 10 years: the rate is 2.0%

You don't need to figure this out yourself. When you upload your IBI receipt, our legal team determines the correct rate for your property.