Granada Unveils 2026 Inspection Plan to Boost Tax Revenue Without Raising Taxes
Granada's Economy department plans increased 2026 inspections to raise tax revenues by €1.6 million without raising taxes, focusing on property, terrace, economic activity, and construction taxes.
- • Granada’s Economy department will conduct inspections in 2026 to boost tax revenue without raising rates.
- • Previous inspections led to a €25 million rise in property valuations and over €2 million in additional tax income.
- • The 2026 plan targets 1,150 cases, potentially increasing revenue by €405,461.
- • Enhanced terrace tax inspections could generate €3.9 million in 2026, €800,000 more than 2025.
Key details
Granada's Economy department, led by councilor Rosario Pallarés, is set to implement a comprehensive inspections plan in 2026 aimed at increasing municipal tax revenues without raising tax rates. The initiative targets several key taxes including property tax (IBI), economic activity tax, public terrace fees, and construction tax. According to a municipal auditor's report, this strategy builds on previous successful inspections that improved tax registration and compliance, contributing significantly to municipal finances.
In 2024, inspections processed 200 cases, resulting in a €25 million rise in property valuations and an additional €2,293,554 in tax revenues. The new plan expects to review around 1,150 cases, potentially adding €405,461 in revenue. Along with adjustments from the past four years, the total anticipated increase in revenue could reach €1,621,846. The terrace tax alone is projected to generate €3.9 million in 2026, an €800,000 rise from 2025, driven by enhanced oversight rather than increased fees. Similar inspection plans for the economic activity and construction taxes might raise an estimated €2.5 million each.
The municipal government emphasizes that this approach aims to boost fiscal income to improve and maintain public services efficiently, without imposing higher tax burdens on citizens. This reflects a commitment to fiscal responsibility and enhanced oversight rather than tax hikes.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
