The extraordinary Plenary session of the Badalona City Council has greenlit the municipal government's proposal to modify six fiscal ordinances for 2027. These changes seek to adjust municipal revenues to the evolution of costs for supplies, contracts, and equipment maintenance, as well as to facilitate the application of tax regulations. The modifications also incorporate improvements in the regulation of tax benefits and lay the groundwork for the future implementation of regulated parking green zones.
The mayor of Badalona, Xavier Garcia Albiol, highlighted that the approved ordinances are essential for securing the necessary resources for public services. He emphasized that taxes are being updated "well below inflation" and that the government is foregoing increased revenue collection to avoid passing the full burden onto citizens.
Regarding the Property Tax (IBI), an update of 2.9% to the tax rates for 2027 has been approved, which is lower than the projected inflation of 3.5% for the end of 2026. The new ordinance includes a 95% bonus for housing cooperatives in cession of use and clarifies the requirements for tax benefits related to solar energy installations. This modification was approved with the favorable vote of the People's Party, while PSC, ERC, BeCP, and Guanyem voted against.
The Tax on Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (IVTM) will maintain current bonuses and incorporate exemptions already provided by state legislation. These changes are primarily technical and are not expected to result in additional revenue impact. The modification was approved with the favorable vote of the PP and ERC, with abstentions from PSC, BeCP, and Guanyem.
The regulation of the Tax on the Increase in Value of Urban Land (municipal capital gains tax) is being updated to enhance clarity and legal certainty, without significant economic variations for taxpayers. The modification was approved with the favorable vote of the PP, with abstentions from PSC, ERC, BeCP, and Guanyem.
The tax rate for the Tax on Constructions, Installations, and Works (ICIO) remains unchanged. The reference modules for provisional settlements are updated by 4.73%, but the final amount is determined by the actual cost of the executed works. This modification was approved with the favorable vote of the PP, while PSC, ERC, BeCP, and Guanyem voted against.
The ordinance for the administrative documents fee is being updated to align with the current functioning of the Municipal Administration and the consolidation of electronic processing, including updated tariffs, procedures, and regulatory improvements. The modification was approved with the favorable vote of the PP, with votes against from PSC, ERC, BeCP, and an abstention from Guanyem.
Finally, the 2027 ordinances include the necessary fiscal regulation for the future implementation of regulated parking green zones in Badalona, establishing preferential rates for residents. This regulation will be contingent on the prior delimitation of the zones. The resolution was approved with the favorable vote of the People's Party, and against from PSC, ERC, BeCP, and Guanyem.
