IBI Bonus Málaga 2026: Solar Panels Municipality by Municipality

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Up to 50% IBI bonus for 3 years — but not all Málaga municipalities offer it. Many websites publish tables with incorrect data: they say Marbella, Fuengirola or Benalmádena have IBI bonus, and it’s FALSE as of April 2026. Here’s the verified table municipality by municipality against Fundación Renovables and official fiscal ordinances.

Complete table: IBI and ICIO by Málaga municipality

All data in the table is verified against Fundación Renovables Fundación Renovables · 2026-04-08 and, where there are discrepancies, against municipal fiscal ordinances directly.

Data verified April 2026. Municipal fiscal ordinances update annually; confirm current conditions before applying.

Municipality	IBI %	Years IBI	Condition	ICIO %
Torremolinos	50%	3	Min 3 kW / 100 m²	❌ No ICIO
Vélez-Málaga	50%	3	2.5 kW / 200 m²	❌ No ICIO
Antequera	40-30-20%	3 (decreasing)	—	❌ No ICIO
Ronda	30%	3	Residential	❌ No ICIO
Cártama	25%	5	—	80%
Málaga capital	15%	3	Connected to grid	95%
Rincón de la Victoria	15%	3	Min 4 m² surface	❌
Alhaurín el Grande	15%	3	Min 4 m² surface	25%
Marbella	❌ No IBI	—	—	95%
Fuengirola	❌ No IBI	—	—	50%
Benalmádena	❌ No IBI	—	—	❌ No ICIO
Estepona	❌ No IBI	—	—	50%
Manilva	❌ No IBI	—	—	40%

Is your municipality not on the list? Small municipalities don’t always appear in Fundación Renovables. Check directly with your city hall or with OPAEF (Provincial Tax Office of Diputación de Málaga) if your city hall has delegated tax management.

What is IBI bonus?

IBI (Property Tax) is the annual tax you pay for owning a home — what was previously called “contribución”. Each city hall can voluntarily decide to offer a bonus to owners installing solar self-consumption systems.

What is ICIO bonus?

ICIO (Tax on Constructions, Installations and Works) is a municipal tax of up to 4% (each town hall sets its own rate) charged on material execution cost of any work. For solar installations, many municipalities bonus it totally or partially. Unlike IBI, ICIO is paid once (when submitting work request).

Practical examples for a €6,500 installation:

Base: works cost excluding VAT (~€5,372 for €6,500 incl. VAT). Málaga capital at its real rate (3.8% = €204); the rest illustrative at the legal maximum (4% = €215): each town hall sets its own. ICIO is paid once when requesting the work, NOT annually.

Municipality	ICIO bonus	ICIO paid	Savings
Málaga capital (3.8% rate)	95%	€10	−€194
Marbella	95%	€11	−€204
Cártama	80%	€43	−€172
Fuengirola	50%	€107	−€107
Estepona	50%	€107	−€107
Torremolinos	❌ No bonus	€215	€0

How to apply for IBI bonus step by step

The process is similar across municipalities, although forms and exact deadlines vary. This is the general flow:

1. Complete solar installation and obtain Electrical Installation Certificate (CIE) signed by your authorized installer.
2. File the commissioning with the Junta de Andalucía through the PUES platform — your installer handles it.
3. Gather documentation needed (see next section).
4. Submit application at your city hall before deadline (usually February 1 of the year you want to apply the bonus).
5. Wait for resolution — city hall verifies and applies discount on your next IBI receipt.

Documents needed

Exact requirements vary by municipality, but generally you need:

• Formal bonus application (city hall specific form)
• Copy of CIE (Electrical Installation Certificate)
• Copy of responsible work declaration or license
• Last IBI receipt paid
• DNI / NIE of titular owner
• Deed or simple note of property
• In some municipalities: installation invoice, production certificate, CAU (Self-consumption Code) authorization

Can non-residents access IBI?

This is especially relevant for British, German and other European expats with second residences on Costa del Sol. Although you can’t apply IRPF deduction (which requires being IRPF taxpayer in Spain), you can benefit from municipal IBI and ICIO like any other owner. See our holiday homes guide for the full expat scenario.

IBI bonus combines with other aids

IBI is compatible with all other aids. The only NOT combinable are IRPF deductions among themselves (the sections of DA 50 and DA 62: you pick one).

Aid	Compatible with IBI	Detail
IRPF DA 50 s. 2 (40%)	✓ Yes	Different taxes (state vs municipal)
ICIO bonus	✓ Yes	Both municipal but different taxes
IRPF DA 62 self-consumption (10%)	✓ Yes	New RD-L 7/2026, combinable with IBI
INEA Andalucía (when opens)	✓ Yes	Direct subsidy + fiscal bonus

For more detail on each aid, check our solar subsidies Málaga guide or the IRPF deduction analysis. To see your real savings with bonus included, try the solar calculator. Remember: any tax deduction requires consulting with your tax advisor or directly with the Tax Agency.

Preguntas frecuentes

Does my municipality have IBI bonus for solar panels?

Depends. Torremolinos, Vélez-Málaga (50%), Antequera (40-30-20%), Ronda (30%), Cártama (25%), Málaga capital, Rincón and Alhaurín el Grande (15%) DO have it. Marbella, Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Estepona and Manilva DO NOT have it confirmed as of April 2026.

Can non-residents apply for the IBI bonus?

Yes. IBI is a property tax, not a personal one. If you're the property owner, you can apply for the bonus regardless of nationality or fiscal residence. You only need NIE.

Can I combine IBI with the IRPF deduction?

Yes, they're completely different taxes (IBI is municipal, IRPF is state). Both are compatible and add to total savings. What's NOT compatible are the IRPF deductions among themselves (the sections of DA 50 and DA 62: you pick one).

How long does the IBI bonus last?

Varies by municipality: from 3 to 5 years per fiscal ordinance. Torremolinos, Vélez-Málaga and Ronda are 3 years. Cártama is 5 years (the longest). Antequera is decreasing: 40% first year, 30% second, 20% third.

What if I buy a house that already had solar panels?

The bonus applies to the property, not the original owner. As new owner you can keep benefiting from the remaining bonus time — but you must request title change at the city hall.